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larynx

UK //ˈlær.ɪŋks//US //ˈler.ɪŋks//

词源

源自希腊语 'larynx'(喉),通过拉丁语传入英语。

noun

❶ 喉部,位于颈部的一个器官,包含声带,是呼吸和发声的重要结构。

“The larynx is commonly known as the voice box.”

(喉部通常被称为声盒。)

“Smoking can damage your larynx and lead to voice problems.”

(吸烟会损害你的喉部并导致声音问题。)

同义词:voice box, vocal cords, throat organ

常见短语

larynx cancer — 喉癌,指发生在喉部的恶性肿瘤,常见于长期吸烟或饮酒的人群。

“Early detection of larynx cancer can significantly improve treatment outcomes.”

(早期发现喉癌可以显著提高治疗效果。)