
好词典

源自中古英语 'indwellen',由 'in-'(内部)和 'dwell'(居住)组成,字面意为“居住在内部”。
❶ 指某物存在于内部或内在的,常用于描述精神、神灵或特质长期驻留在人或物体中的状态。
“The indwelling spirit of the forest guided the travelers.”
(森林中内在的灵性指引着旅人。)
“She felt an indwelling sense of peace after meditation.”
(冥想后,她感受到一种内在的平静。)
❶ 指某物(如导管或设备)被长期放置在体内的医疗行为或状态。
“The indwelling of the device requires regular check-ups.”
(该设备的留置需要定期检查。)
“Indwelling may cause infection if not properly maintained.”
(如果维护不当,留置可能导致感染。)
indwelling catheter — 一种长期放置在体内的医疗导管,通常用于排尿或输液。
“The patient was fitted with an indwelling catheter after surgery.”
(手术后,病人被安装了留置导管。)
indwelling spirit — 指存在于人或物体内部的精神或灵性,常用于宗教或哲学语境。
“Many cultures believe in the indwelling spirit of nature.”
(许多文化相信自然界的内在灵性。)