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indwelling

UK //ɪnˈdwelɪŋ//US //ɪnˈdwelɪŋ//

词源

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”。

adjective

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。)

同义词:inherent, innate, immanent, internal, embedded

noun

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。)

同义词:implantation, insertion, placement, embedding

常见短语

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。)