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kidneys
UK //ˈkɪdniːz//US //ˈkɪdniːz//
词源
源自古英语 cwið (腹部) + ey (蛋)，因肾脏形状类似蛋形器官，后演变为中英语 kidenei。
noun
❶ 肾脏，人体或动物体内的一对器官，负责过滤血液中的废物和多余水分，形成尿液排出体外。
“The doctor said both of his kidneys were functioning normally.”
（医生说他的两个肾脏功能正常。）
“She donated one of her kidneys to save her brother's life.”
（她捐出一个肾脏挽救了她兄弟的生命。）
❶ （供食用的）动物肾脏，常见于某些菜肴中，如英式早餐的腰子派。
“The chef prepared a dish with lamb kidneys and mushrooms.”
（厨师做了一道羊腰子配蘑菇的菜。）
“Some people find the taste of pork kidneys too strong.”
（有些人觉得猪腰子的味道太浓烈。）
同义词:renal organs, nephritic organs, excretory organs
常见短语
kidney bean — 芸豆，一种形状类似肾脏的红色或白色豆类，常用于炖菜和沙拉。
“The chili was made with kidney beans and ground beef.”
（这道辣椒酱是用芸豆和碎牛肉做的。）
kidney stone — 肾结石，由矿物质在肾脏内结晶形成的硬质沉积物，可能引起剧烈疼痛。
“He was hospitalized due to severe pain from a kidney stone.”
（他因肾结石引发的剧痛而住院治疗。）