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the larynx
指称人体器官时，英语常用 the + 单数名词表示整体类别。
The larynx contains the vocal cords.
喉头包含声带。
喉；喉头
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喉；喉头
the cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea that contains the vocal cords and produces the voice
The larynx contains the vocal cords.
喉头包含声带。
哺乳动物颈部的中空肌肉器官,位于咽部分为气管和食道的分叉处下方,参与呼吸控制和气管保护,并因容纳声带而与发声有关。
A hollow muscular organ of the neck of mammals situated just below where the tract of the pharynx splits into the trachea and the oesophagus. It is involved in breath control and protection of the trachea, and, as it houses the vocal cords, sound production.
位于气管顶部的软骨结构；包含弹性声带,是发声的来源
a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech
The singer felt a sharp pain in her larynx after the long performance.
那位歌手在长时间表演后感到喉头一阵剧痛。
When you swallow, a small flap closes over your larynx to protect your airway.
吞咽时，一个小软骨片会盖住你的喉头以保护呼吸道。
The doctor examined the patient's larynx with a special mirror.
医生用一面特殊的镜子检查了病人的喉头。
指称人体器官时，英语常用 the + 单数名词表示整体类别。
The larynx contains the vocal cords.
喉头包含声带。
句中的 at the top of... 表示位置关系。
The larynx is at the top of the trachea.
喉头位于气管顶部。
larynx 的复数常作 larynges，也可作 larynxes；主语为复数时谓语动词用复数。
Larynges vary in size among individuals.
不同个体的喉头大小各异。
Not this
The doctor examined larynx.
Use this
The doctor examined the larynx.
larynx 是可数名词单数，在句中指具体事物时前面需要有冠词 the；汉语没有冠词，学习者容易遗漏，所以加上 the 才符合英语语法。
Not this
The larynx are located in the throat.
Use this
The larynx is located in the throat.
larynx 是单数名词，谓语动词要用单数 is，不能因为词尾是 x 或受其他名词影响而误用 are。用 is 与主语 larynx 在数上保持一致。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
喉癌
Smoking and heavy alcohol use are major risk factors for cancer of the larynx.
吸烟和大量饮酒是喉癌的主要危险因素。
喉炎
Inflammation of the larynx often causes hoarseness and a sore throat.
喉炎常导致声音嘶哑和喉咙痛。
喉头损伤
The accident caused permanent damage to the larynx, affecting her voice.
事故对喉头造成了永久性损伤，影响了她的声音。
喉头切除
Removal of the larynx is a major operation that changes how a person breathes and speaks.
切除喉头是一项大手术，会改变人的呼吸和说话方式。
Use larynx naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
记忆：把 larynx（喉头）想象成气管顶端的软骨小盒，里面两条声带，说话时一起振动。
语域：formal 常见场景：医学、解剖学 larynx 是较正式的解剖学/医学用语，多用于医疗、科研或教学中；日常口语里更常说 voice box，但在正式文章或需要准确指称时通常使用 larynx。
复数形式有 larynges 和 larynxes 两种。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.