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ducts

UK /dʌkts/US /dʌkts/

词源

源自拉丁语 'ductus'(引导/输送),通过古法语 'duit' 进入英语,原意为‘被引导的通道’。

noun

❶ 管道或导管,通常用于输送空气、液体或其他物质,常见于建筑、机械或人体结构中。

“The air ducts in the building need cleaning to improve air quality.”

(大楼里的通风管道需要清洁以改善空气质量。)

“Tears flow through tiny ducts in our eyes.”

(眼泪通过眼睛中的微小管道流出。)

同义词:pipes, tubes, channels

常见短语

tear ducts — 泪腺的管道部分,负责将眼泪从眼睛输送到鼻腔。

“Her tear ducts were blocked, causing constant eye irritation.”

(她的泪管堵塞,导致眼睛持续不适。)