
lymphatic
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。)
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。)
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。)