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