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antenatal

UK //ˌæntiˈneɪt(ə)l//US //ˌæntiˈneɪt(ə)l//

词源

源自拉丁语 'ante'(前) + 'natalis'(出生),19世纪中期进入英语。

adjective

❶ 指与怀孕期间或出生前相关的,常用于描述医疗检查、护理或发生在胎儿发育阶段的事物。

“She attends regular antenatal classes to prepare for childbirth.”

(她定期参加产前课程,为分娩做准备。)

“Antenatal care is crucial for monitoring the health of both mother and baby.”

(产前护理对于监测母婴健康至关重要。)

同义词:prenatal, gestational, prepartum

常见短语

antenatal clinic — 专门为孕妇提供产前检查、咨询和医疗服务的诊所。

“She has an appointment at the antenatal clinic next Tuesday.”

(她下周二在产前诊所有个预约。)