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cellular

UK //ˈsel.jə.lər//US //ˈsel.jə.lɚ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'cellula'(小房间),通过法语 'cellulaire' 进入英语,最初用于描述细胞结构,后扩展至蜂窝状和移动通信领域。

adjective

❶ 与细胞有关的,指由细胞组成的或具有细胞结构的,常用于生物学或医学领域。

“The human body is composed of cellular structures.”

(人体由细胞结构组成。)

“Cellular respiration is essential for energy production.”

(细胞呼吸对能量生产至关重要。)

❶ 蜂窝状的,指具有类似蜂窝的结构或排列方式,常用于描述材料或建筑结构。

“The material has a cellular pattern for better insulation.”

(这种材料具有蜂窝状结构以提供更好的隔热效果。)

“The cellular design of the building allows natural light to penetrate.”

(建筑的蜂窝设计使自然光可以透入。)

同义词:microscopic, structural, honeycombed, porous, compartmentalized

noun

❶ 移动电话或蜂窝电话的简称,指通过蜂窝网络进行通信的设备。

“He forgot his cellular at home and couldn't make calls.”

(他把手机忘在家里,无法打电话。)

“The cellular network coverage is excellent in this area.”

(这个区域的蜂窝网络覆盖非常好。)

同义词:mobile phone, cell phone, handset, smartphone, wireless phone

常见短语

cellular network — 蜂窝网络,指由多个相邻的蜂窝状区域组成的无线通信系统,用于移动通信。

“The cellular network allows seamless communication across large areas.”

(蜂窝网络实现了大范围内的无缝通信。)

cellular biology — 细胞生物学,研究细胞结构、功能及其生命活动的科学领域。

“Advances in cellular biology have led to breakthroughs in medicine.”

(细胞生物学的进步带来了医学上的突破。)