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cord

UK /kɔːd/US /kɔːrd/

词源

源自中古英语,借自古法语 corde,最终来自拉丁语 chorda(意为'琴弦、绳索'),其根源可追溯至希腊语 χορδή (chordḗ)。

noun

❶ 指由多股细线或纤维拧成的粗线或绳索,通常用于捆绑、悬挂或固定物品。比普通绳子更粗更结实。

“She tied the package with a strong cord.”

(她用一根结实的绳子捆扎包裹。)

“The curtains were held back by a silk cord.”

(窗帘用一根丝质绳索束起。)

❶ 在解剖学中指连接身体器官或组织的条状结构,如脊髓或脐带。

“The vocal cords are essential for speech.”

(声带是发声的关键部位。)

“The umbilical cord connects the fetus to the placenta.”

(脐带连接胎儿和胎盘。)

同义词:rope, string, cable

verb

❶ 用绳索捆绑或固定某物,使其牢固或整齐。

“He corded the firewood into neat bundles.”

(他把木柴用绳子捆成整齐的捆。)

“They corded off the construction area for safety.”

(他们用绳索围起施工区域以确保安全。)

同义词:tie, bind, fasten

常见短语

spinal cord — 指人体中枢神经系统的重要组成部分,位于脊椎管内,负责传递大脑与身体各部位之间的神经信号。

“The injury damaged his spinal cord, affecting his mobility.”

(这次受伤损伤了他的脊髓,影响了他的行动能力。)

vocal cords — 喉部内的弹性组织带,通过振动产生声音,是人类说话和发声的关键器官。

“Singers must take care not to strain their vocal cords.”

(歌手必须注意不要过度使用声带。)

cut the cord — 字面意思是切断绳索,比喻断绝依赖关系或联系,特别常用于描述子女独立或停止使用有线电视等场景。

“It's time for him to cut the cord and live on his own.”

(是他该独立生活的时候了。)