"sickly-looking," 1835, from past participle of obsolete verb peak "look sickly or thin, shrink, waste away" (1540s), which is perhaps from peak in sense of "become pointed" through emaciation. Related: Peakedness.
实用例句
1. His career peaked during the 1970's.
他的事业在20世纪70年代达到顶峰。
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2. The crisis peaked in July 1974.
那场危机在1974年7月达到巅峰。
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3. Day by day the disappointed lover peaked and pined.
这失恋的人一天天地憔悴下去.
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4. Toy sales peaked just before Christmas and are now decreasing.
玩具销售额在圣诞节前夕达到最高峰,现已逐渐下降.
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5. He took his peaked cap from under his arm with a flourish and pulled it low over his eyes.
