
cellular
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。)
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。)
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。)