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concha

UK /ˈkɒŋkə/US /ˈkɑːŋkə/

词源

源自拉丁语 'concha',意为“贝壳”,后引申为耳朵或建筑中的贝壳状结构。

noun

❶ 指耳朵外部的贝壳状结构,即耳甲,是外耳的一部分,帮助收集和传导声音。

“The doctor examined the patient's concha for signs of infection.”

(医生检查了病人的耳甲是否有感染的迹象。)

“She felt a sharp pain in her concha after wearing tight earphones.”

(戴了紧的耳机后,她感到耳甲处一阵剧痛。)

❶ 在建筑学中,指一种贝壳状的装饰元素,常见于古典建筑中,用于装饰壁龛或天花板。

“The ceiling was adorned with intricate concha designs.”

(天花板上装饰着复杂的贝壳状图案。)

“The concha in the chapel added a touch of elegance to the interior.”

(小教堂中的贝壳装饰为内部增添了一丝优雅。)

同义词:auricle, shell, ear cartilage

常见短语

concha bullosa — 医学术语,指中鼻甲气化异常,可能导致鼻塞或头痛。

“The CT scan revealed a concha bullosa in his nasal cavity.”

(CT扫描显示他的鼻腔内有泡状鼻甲。)