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tendons

UK //ˈten.dənz//US //ˈten.dənz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'tendere'(意为伸展),经古法语 'tendon' 进入英语,指具有延展性的身体组织。

noun

❶ 肌腱是连接肌肉和骨骼的坚韧纤维组织,能够传递肌肉收缩产生的力量,使关节产生运动。

“After the injury, his tendons took several months to heal completely.”

(受伤后,他的肌腱花了几个月才完全康复。)

“Athletes often stretch to keep their tendons flexible.”

(运动员经常拉伸以保持肌腱的柔韧性。)

同义词:sinew, ligament, connective tissue

常见短语

tendonitis — 肌腱炎,指肌腱因过度使用或受伤而引发的炎症,常伴随疼痛和肿胀。

“He was diagnosed with tendonitis in his elbow from repetitive motions.”

(他被诊断出因重复动作导致肘部肌腱炎。)