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jugular

UK //ˈdʒʌɡ.jʊ.lər//US //ˈdʒʌɡ.jə.lɚ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'jugulum'(意为“颈部”或“锁骨”),后经法语 'jugulaire' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 指颈部的大静脉,负责将血液从头部输送回心脏,是人体重要的血管之一。

“The doctor checked his jugular vein for any signs of blockage.”

(医生检查了他的颈静脉是否有堵塞的迹象。)

“A deep cut to the jugular can be life-threatening.”

(颈静脉的深切口可能危及生命。)

同义词:neck vein, throat vein

adjective

❶ 与颈部或颈静脉相关的,常用于描述攻击或解剖学特征。

“The jugular region is sensitive and well-protected.”

(颈部区域非常敏感且受到良好保护。)

“He suffered a jugular injury during the fight.”

(他在打斗中颈部受伤。)

同义词:neck-related, venous

常见短语

go for the jugular — 比喻采取最直接、最致命的攻击方式,或在争论中直击对方要害。

“In the debate, she went straight for the jugular by exposing his past mistakes.”

(在辩论中,她直接揭露他过去的错误,直击要害。)