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源自拉丁语 'intestinum',意为'内部的',后演变为指肠道。
❶ 肠道,指人或动物体内从胃到肛门的部分,负责消化食物和吸收营养。分为小肠和大肠两部分。
“The doctor examined his intestine for any signs of disease.”
(医生检查了他的肠道,看是否有疾病的迹象。)
“Food travels through the small intestine where nutrients are absorbed.”
(食物通过小肠,在那里营养物质被吸收。)
small intestine — 小肠,是肠道的一部分,主要负责消化食物和吸收营养。
“Most nutrient absorption occurs in the small intestine.”
(大部分营养吸收发生在小肠。)
large intestine — 大肠,是肠道的后半部分,主要负责吸收水分和形成粪便。
“The large intestine is shorter but wider than the small intestine.”
(大肠比小肠短但更宽。)