
好词典

源自中古英语 'nypel',与古英语 'neble'(小凸起)相关,可能源自原始日耳曼语词根。
❶ 乳头,指哺乳动物胸部突出的部分,女性及部分男性身体上可见,主要用于哺乳或作为敏感区域。
“The baby instinctively searched for its mother's nipples to feed.”
(婴儿本能地寻找母亲的乳头来进食。)
“Cold weather can cause nipples to become more prominent.”
(寒冷的天气会使乳头更加突出。)
❶ (奶瓶或机械装置的)奶嘴状部件,用于液体流出或连接管道。
“The baby bottle's silicone nipple needs to be replaced every few months.”
(奶瓶的硅胶奶嘴需要每隔几个月更换一次。)
“Oil was leaking from the nipple connection on the hydraulic system.”
(液压系统上的奶嘴状连接处正在漏油。)
nipple shield — 哺乳时覆盖乳头的保护罩,通常用于缓解疼痛或帮助婴儿衔乳。
“The lactation consultant recommended using a nipple shield temporarily.”
(哺乳顾问建议暂时使用乳头保护罩。)
grease nipple — 机械装置上用于注入润滑脂的小型阀门接头。
“The manual indicates there are three grease nipples that need monthly maintenance.”
(手册指出有三个润滑脂加注嘴需要每月维护。)