
好词典

源自中古英语 'overliggen'(覆盖),由 over-(在上)和 lie(躺卧)组合演变而来。
❶ 指某物位于另一物之上,覆盖或压在另一物表面,常用于描述地质层或身体组织等结构关系。
“The overlying rock layers were eroded by wind over centuries.”
(上覆的岩层经过几个世纪的风化作用被侵蚀。)
“The surgeon carefully cut through the overlying skin to reach the damaged muscle.”
(外科医生小心切开表层皮肤以触及受损的肌肉组织。)
overlying tissue — 特指解剖学中覆盖在器官或结构表面的生物组织,如皮肤或黏膜层。
“The biopsy sample included both the tumor and its overlying tissue.”
(活检样本同时包含了肿瘤及其覆盖组织。)