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lymphatic

UK //lɪmˈfætɪk//US //lɪmˈfætɪk//

词源

源自拉丁语 'lymphaticus',原意为'与淋巴相关的',更早来自'lympha'(淋巴液)。17世纪进入英语,最初用于医学领域,后发展出比喻性用法。

adjective

❶ 与淋巴系统相关的,指体内运输淋巴液的管道、器官或组织。淋巴系统是免疫系统的一部分,帮助清除体内废物和细菌。

“The lymphatic system helps to remove toxins from the body.”

(淋巴系统帮助清除体内的毒素。)

“Lymphatic vessels carry lymph fluid throughout the body.”

(淋巴管将淋巴液输送到全身。)

❶ 形容动作或性格迟缓、懒散的,像淋巴液流动缓慢一样。常用于文学或比喻性描述。

“He moved with a lymphatic slowness, as if time didn't matter.”

(他的动作迟缓,仿佛时间无关紧要。)

“Her lymphatic personality made her seem indifferent to everything.”

(她懒散的性格让她对一切显得漠不关心。)

同义词:lymphoidal, sluggish, lethargic, slow-moving

noun

❶ 淋巴管或淋巴组织,特指运输淋巴液的解剖结构。医学专业术语。

“The surgeon carefully avoided damaging the lymphatic during the operation.”

(外科医生在手术中小心避免损伤淋巴管。)

“Blockage in a lymphatic can cause swelling.”

(淋巴管堵塞会导致肿胀。)

同义词:lymph vessel, lymph duct

常见短语

lymphatic system — 指人体内由淋巴管、淋巴结和其他淋巴器官组成的网络系统,负责免疫防御和体液平衡。

“The lymphatic system works closely with the circulatory system.”

(淋巴系统与循环系统密切配合工作。)

lymphatic drainage — 通过按摩或医学手段促进淋巴液流动的治疗方法,常用于消肿或排毒。

“After surgery, lymphatic drainage therapy helped reduce her swelling.”

(手术后,淋巴引流疗法帮助减轻了她的肿胀。)