Word · Frequency #4431
bowel
肠；肠道
The intestine, especially the large intestine; the intestines or entrails.
- 1.
A part or division of the intestines, usually the large intestine.
肠的一部分或分段,通常指大肠。
- 2.
The entrails or intestines; the internal organs of the stomach.
内脏或肠；胃的内部器官。
- 3.
The (deep) interior of something.
某物的内部深处。
深处；内部；肠的一部分或分段,通常指大肠。；内脏或肠；胃的内部器官。；某物的内部深处。；肠
In use
The doctor examined the patient's bowel to check for any blockage.
A healthy diet is important for keeping your bowels regular.
He felt a sharp pain in his lower bowel after eating spoiled food.
bowel movement
常用医学术语，指排便。
The doctor asked about his bowel movements.
医生询问了他的排便情况。
in the bowels of [place]
比喻用法，指最内部或最隐蔽的地方。
The treasure was hidden in the bowels of the castle.
宝藏藏在城堡的深处。
have bowel [problem]
表示肠道疾病，后接具体病症。
Connections
Collocations
- bowel movement
- 排便
- The doctor asked about his bowel movements.医生询问了他的排便情况。
- irritable bowel syndrome
- 肠易激综合征
- She suffers from irritable bowel syndrome.她患有肠易激综合征。
- bowel cancer
- 肠癌
- Early detection of bowel cancer saves lives.早期发现肠癌可以挽救生命。
- bowel obstruction
- 肠梗阻
- A bowel obstruction requires immediate surgery.肠梗阻需要立即手术。
- bowel sounds
- 肠鸣音
- The nurse listened to his bowel sounds.护士听了他的肠鸣音。
- empty the bowels
Learner notes
Memory Tip
音似'包耳'，联想肠子包在腹部内。
Context & Register
register: neutral; typical settings: medical, health, everyday conversation; note_zh: 通常用于医学或健康语境，日常口语中也常见，属于中性词汇。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Words ending in -owel share the pronunciation /aʊəl/. Note that 'bowl' is a common lookalike but pronounced /boʊl/ (rhymes with 'hole'), not like 'bowel'.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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