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throats

UK //θrəʊts//US //θroʊts//

词源

源自古英语 þrote,与古高地德语 drozza(喉咙)同源,最终源自原始日耳曼语词根。

noun

❶ 指人或动物的喉咙部位,是连接口腔和食道的管道,用于呼吸、吞咽和发声。复数形式表示多个喉咙。

“The singers cleared their throats before the performance.”

(歌手们在表演前清了清喉咙。)

“Fish have gills instead of throats for breathing underwater.”

(鱼用鳃代替喉咙在水下呼吸。)

同义词:gullet, pharynx, windpipe

常见短语

cut-throat — 形容竞争极其激烈或残酷无情的情况,常用于商业或体育领域。

“The smartphone market is known for its cut-throat competition.”

(智能手机市场以残酷无情的竞争著称。)

jump down someone's throat — 突然对某人发怒或严厉批评,形容反应过度激烈的行为。

“He jumped down my throat when I suggested a different approach.”

(当我提出不同方法时,他突然对我大发雷霆。)