질병이나 부상, 또는 노령으로 인해 침대에서 일어나지 못하고 계속 누워 있는 상태를 의미한다.
Confined to bed because of illness, injury, or old age.
예문:
"The elderly patient has been bedridden for several months following a severe stroke."
"Even though he was bedridden, he maintained a sharp mind and enjoyed listening to audiobooks."
"The charity provides specialized care for bedridden veterans in the local community."
비유적으로 사물이 오래되어 낡거나 제 기능을 하지 못하는 상태를 나타낸다.
Worn out, decrepit, or no longer functional due to long use or age.
예문:
"The library was filled with bedridden volumes that crumbled at the slightest touch."
"He tried to start the bedridden engine, but it only emitted a faint sputter."