Word · Frequency #15464
armpit
腋窝
核心释义
the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder
- 1.
臂与肩连接处的下方凹陷
The cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
- 2.
腋窝,手臂与肩连接处下方的凹陷
the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder
臂与肩连接处的下方凹陷；腋窝,手臂与肩连接处下方的凹陷；腋窝；[医] 腋
用法In use
He felt a sharp pain in his armpit after lifting weights.
用法提示：armpit 作名词，此处为单数，作介词 in 的宾语，表示腋窝。
The doctor asked her to raise her arm so he could examine her armpit.
用法提示：armpit 作名词，单数形式，作及物动词 examine 的宾语。
Sweat collects in your armpits on a hot summer day.
用法提示：armpits 为名词复数形式，作介词 in 的宾语，指两侧腋窝。
they were up to their armpits in water
one's armpit
armpit 是可数名词，指身体部位时通常用物主限定词，如 my/his/her armpit。
He raised his arm and showed me his armpit.
他举起手臂，让我看他的腋窝。
in one's armpit
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- armpit hair
- 腋毛
- He trims his armpit hair regularly.他定期修剪腋毛。
- armpit odor
- 腋臭
- This deodorant helps control armpit odor.这款除臭剂有助于控制腋臭。
- armpit sweat
- 腋汗
- Armpit sweat can cause stains on shirts.腋汗会在衬衫上留下污渍。
- armpit temperature
- 腋温
- The nurse measured the baby's armpit temperature.护士测量了婴儿的腋温。
- armpit rash
- 腋下皮疹
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
armpit = arm（手臂）+ pit（坑），手臂根部与身体相连处的小坑就是腋窝。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：日常对话、医疗健康、科普文章 该词为中性词，通常用于日常交流、健康或科普讨论，无粗俗或正式限制。比较常见于身体部位描述。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words rhyme with the final /pɪt/ of 'armpit' (same stressed vowel /ɪ/ and following /t/). Note the 'arm' part is /ɑrm/, not /ɑːm/. Beware lookalikes ending in -ite, such as 'kite' /kaɪt/ and 'bite' /baɪt/, which are pronounced differently.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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