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lancet

UK //ˈlɑːnsɪt//US //ˈlænsɪt//

词源

源自中古英语 lancett,古法语 lancete(小矛),基于拉丁语 lancea(长矛),反映了其尖锐的形状特征。

noun

❶ 一种小型、尖锐的医疗工具,通常用于刺破皮肤进行采血或手术操作。

“The doctor used a lancet to prick the patient's finger for a blood test.”

(医生用柳叶刀刺破病人的手指进行血液检测。)

“Lancets are commonly used by diabetics to monitor blood sugar levels.”

(糖尿病患者常用柳叶刀监测血糖水平。)

❶ 建筑中尖拱形的窗户或装饰元素,常见于哥特式建筑。

“The cathedral's tall lancet windows filtered the sunlight beautifully.”

(大教堂高耸的尖拱窗完美地过滤了阳光。)

“Gothic architecture is characterized by its pointed lancet arches.”

(哥特式建筑以其尖拱为特征。)

同义词:scalpel, fleam, bistoury, lancet arch, pointed arch

常见短语

lancet window — 指高而窄的尖拱窗,顶部呈尖点状,常见于哥特式教堂建筑。

“The morning light streamed through the tall lancet windows of the chapel.”

(晨光透过小教堂高耸的尖拱窗照射进来。)

lancet arch — 建筑中两边向上延伸并在顶部形成尖点的拱形结构。

“The doorway featured an elegant lancet arch typical of Gothic design.”

(门道采用了哥特式设计中典型的优雅尖拱。)