
arteries
词源
源自拉丁语 'arteria',来自希腊语 'ἀρτηρία' (artēria),原意为'气管',后指'动脉'。古希腊人认为动脉输送的是空气而非血液。
noun
❶ 动脉,指将血液从心脏输送到身体各部位的血管,是血液循环系统的重要组成部分。
“The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle itself.”
(冠状动脉为心肌本身供血。)
“Blocked arteries can lead to serious health problems like heart attacks.”
(动脉堵塞可能导致心脏病发作等严重健康问题。)
❶ 比喻重要的交通路线或通道,指像动脉一样起关键连接或输送作用的道路、河流等。
“The highway serves as the main artery for transportation in this region.”
(这条高速公路是该地区交通运输的主要动脉。)
“The river acts as an economic artery for the cities along its banks.”
(这条河流是沿岸城市的经济命脉。)
常见短语
hardening of the arteries — 动脉硬化,指动脉壁变厚变硬,失去弹性的医学状况,可能导致血液循环问题。
“A diet high in cholesterol can contribute to hardening of the arteries.”
(高胆固醇饮食可能导致动脉硬化。)
main artery — 主要动脉,指身体或交通系统中最重要的通道或路线。
“Fifth Avenue is considered the main artery of Manhattan's shopping district.”
(第五大道被认为是曼哈顿购物区的主要动脉。)