
cord
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。)
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。)
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。)