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cartilage
软骨
核心释义
tough, elastic tissue that is mostly converted to bone in adults
- 1.
一种通常半透明、略有弹性的致密无血管结缔组织,见于喉、呼吸道、外耳及关节面等处;构成高等脊椎动物胚胎的大部分骨骼,骨化时被骨替代。
A usually translucent and somewhat elastic, dense, nonvascular connective tissue found in various forms in the larynx and respiratory tract, in structures such as the external ear, and in the articulating surfaces of joints. It composes most of the skeleton of vertebrate embryos, being replaced by bone during ossification in the higher vertebrates.
- 2.
坚韧有弹性的组织;成年后大多骨化
tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults
- 3.
由软骨构成的特定结构。
A particular structure made of cartilage.
一种通常半透明、略有弹性的致密无血管结缔组织,见于喉、呼吸道、外耳及关节面等处;构成高等脊椎动物胚胎的大部分骨骼,骨化时被骨替代。;坚韧有弹性的组织;成年后大多骨化;由软骨构成的特定结构。;软骨;[医] 软骨
用法In use
The doctor explained that the cartilage in my knee had worn thin.
用法提示:cartilage 在此为名词,指膝关节中的软骨组织。
Sharks have cartilage instead of bones, which makes them lighter.
用法提示:cartilage 为不可数名词,表示鲨鱼体内代替骨头的软骨。
As people age, the cartilage between their joints can become less flexible.
用法提示:cartilage 为名词,指关节间的软骨组织。
cartilage in [body part]
用 in 引出软骨所在的具体身体部位。
The surgeon examined the cartilage in his knee.
外科医生检查了他膝盖里的软骨。
damage to [the] cartilage
damage to 是表示软骨受损伤的常见搭配。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- articular cartilage
- 关节软骨
- Articular cartilage protects the joints during movement.关节软骨在运动时保护关节。
- cartilage damage
- 软骨损伤
- The MRI showed cartilage damage in his right knee.核磁共振显示他右膝软骨损伤。
- torn cartilage
- 软骨撕裂
- A torn cartilage can take months to heal.软骨撕裂可能需要数月才能愈合。
- cartilage repair
- 软骨修复
- Cartilage repair often requires surgery.软骨修复通常需要手术。
- cartilage cells
- 软骨细胞
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
cartilage 中含 cart(小车),联想小车座位下的弹性软垫,柔软又能缓冲,即软骨。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域:mixed 常见场景:medical textbook、anatomy class、sports injury discussion 该词多用于医学、解剖学或健康相关语境,描述关节、耳朵等部位的软骨;在日常对话中也不算生僻,属于正式与日常均可使用的说法。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
这些词与 cartilage 并不构成严格意义上的押韵(重音和元音不同),但都是常见的 -age 结尾词,便于对比拼写和读音。注意 -age 多读 /ɪdʒ/,不是 /eɪdʒ/;cartilage 的重音在首音节,末尾多读 /ələdʒ/。
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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