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fetal

UK //ˈfiːt(ə)l//US //ˈfiːt(ə)l//

词源

源自拉丁语 'fetalis',与 'fetus'(胎儿)相关,最早用于描述与胚胎或胎儿有关的事物。

adjective

❶ 与胎儿有关的,指在母体内发育阶段的婴儿。用于描述与胎儿相关的特征、状态或发育过程。

“The doctor monitored the fetal heartbeat during the pregnancy.”

(医生在孕期监测胎儿的心跳。)

“Fetal development is a critical stage in human growth.”

(胎儿发育是人类成长的关键阶段。)

同义词:embryonic, prenatal, unborn

常见短语

fetal position — 胎儿姿势,指人蜷缩成类似胎儿在子宫中的姿势,常用于睡眠或感到不安时。

“She curled up in the fetal position after the accident.”

(事故发生后,她蜷缩成胎儿姿势。)

fetal alcohol syndrome — 胎儿酒精综合征,指母亲在怀孕期间饮酒导致胎儿发育异常的一系列症状。

“Doctors warned about the risks of fetal alcohol syndrome.”

(医生警告了胎儿酒精综合征的风险。)