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hyaline

UK //ˈhaɪ.ə.laɪn//US //ˈhaɪ.ə.lɪn//

词源

源自希腊语 'hyalos',意为玻璃,后经拉丁语 'hyalinus' 演变而来。

adjective

❶ 形容物体透明或半透明,像玻璃一样清澈,常用于描述生物组织或某些物质的物理特性。

“The hyaline cartilage in the joints allows for smooth movement.”

(关节中的透明软骨使得运动更加顺畅。)

“Under the microscope, the hyaline membrane appeared almost crystal clear.”

(在显微镜下,透明膜看起来几乎像水晶一样清澈。)

同义词:transparent, clear, glassy

noun

❶ 指透明或半透明的物质,尤其是生物体内的某些结构,如软骨或膜。

“The hyaline in the fish's scales gives it a shimmering appearance.”

(鱼鳞中的透明物质使其呈现出闪烁的外观。)

“Hyaline is a key component in the structure of many marine organisms.”

(透明物质是许多海洋生物结构的关键组成部分。)

同义词:transparency, clear substance

常见短语

hyaline cartilage — 指一种透明软骨,常见于关节表面,具有光滑和弹性的特性。

“Hyaline cartilage covers the ends of bones in joints to reduce friction.”

(透明软骨覆盖关节中骨头的末端以减少摩擦。)

hyaline membrane disease — 一种新生儿呼吸系统疾病,因肺部缺乏足够的透明膜而导致呼吸困难。

“Premature babies are at higher risk for hyaline membrane disease.”

(早产儿患透明膜病的风险更高。)