phlegm

n. 痰、粘液、粘液質、遲鈍、冷淡、沉著、鎮定

粘液(舊時四體液學說的四液之一)、粘痰

英文釋義

1. apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
2. expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness
3. inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy