
articulations
词源
源自拉丁语 'articulatio',意为'关节'或'连接',后经法语进入英语,既保留解剖学意义,也发展出语言学含义。
noun
❶ 指关节或身体部位之间的连接方式,描述骨骼如何通过韧带和肌肉相互连接并活动。
“The articulations in the human hand allow for fine motor skills.”
(人类手部的关节结构使得精细动作成为可能。)
“Dancers train to improve the flexibility of their articulations.”
(舞者通过训练提高关节的灵活性。)
❶ 在语言学中,指发音时口腔器官的协调动作,即语音如何清晰地发出。
“Clear articulations are essential for effective communication.”
(清晰的发音对于有效沟通至关重要。)
“The speech therapist worked on improving the child's articulations.”
(语言治疗师致力于改善孩子的发音清晰度。)
常见短语
clear articulations — 指发音或表达非常清晰明确,常用于描述语言表达或身体动作的精确性。
“The teacher's clear articulations helped students understand the complex topic.”
(老师清晰的表达帮助学生理解了这个复杂的话题。)
joint articulations — 特指解剖学中骨骼之间的连接方式,描述关节的结构和功能。
“The physical therapist assessed the patient's joint articulations during the examination.”
(理疗师在检查过程中评估了患者的关节活动情况。)