Word
efferent
/ˈefərənt/
noun
输出管；传出管
A duct or stream that carries away.
- 1.
A duct or stream that carries away.
输送离开的管道或水流。
输送离开的管道或水流。；输出管
In use
The efferent carries signals from the brain to the muscles.
In the reflex arc, the efferent sends motor commands to the effector.
Damage to the efferent can disrupt voluntary movement.
an efferent
efferent 作为可数名词，常与不定冠词连用。
The surgeon identified an efferent.
外科医生识别出一根输出管。
the efferent of [organ/tissue]
表示特定器官或组织的输出管。
The efferent of the gland carries secretion away.
该腺体的输出管将分泌物输送出去。
Common mistakes
The efferent nerves carry signals to the brain.The afferent nerves carry signals to the brain.
Efferent 意为传出（从中枢向外），而 afferent 意为传入（向中枢）。此处描述向大脑传递信号，应使用 afferent。
The efferent were damaged in the accident.The efferents were damaged in the accident.
Efferent 作为名词时是可数名词，复数形式需加 -s。句中主语为复数概念，应使用 efferents。
Connections
Confusing words
Word family
- efference
- 传出；向外传导的作用 · noun
- efferential
- 传出的；向外输送的 · adjective
- efferently
- 以传出方式；向外地 · adverb
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.