shortened the size of bodies, unbraced the nerves, relaxed the sinews and muscles, introduced a sallow complexion, and rendered the flesh loose and rancid.

• 各种不同的花柳梅毒，彻底改变了英国人的面貌，使他们变得身材矮小，神经涣散，肌肉松驰，面色灰黄，膘肉恶臭。