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constrictor

UK //kənˈstrɪktə//US //kənˈstrɪktər//

词源

源自拉丁语 'constrictus'(意为压缩、收紧),由 'con-'(共同)和 'stringere'(拉紧)组成,17世纪进入英语。

noun

❶ 指通过缠绕或挤压使物体变窄或限制其活动的肌肉或器官,常见于某些蛇类通过缠绕猎物使其窒息。

“The python is a well-known constrictor that kills its prey by squeezing.”

(蟒蛇是一种著名的绞杀蛇类,通过缠绕使猎物窒息而死。)

“Doctors may use a constrictor to temporarily stop blood flow during surgery.”

(医生在手术中可能会使用压迫器暂时阻止血液流动。)

同义词:compressor, squeezer, tightener

常见短语

boa constrictor — 特指蟒蛇科中通过缠绕使猎物窒息的蛇类,是绞杀蛇的典型代表。

“The zoo has a boa constrictor exhibit where visitors can observe feeding time.”

(动物园设有蟒蛇展区,游客可以观察它们的进食过程。)