Word · Frequency #31945
lateralities
/lætəˈræliti/
noun
偏利；偏侧性
lateralities is the plural of laterality.
laterality
- 1.
the state or quality of being lateral
侧面的状态或性质
侧面的状态或性质；偏利
In use
The doctor explained that his left-handedness was a clear sign of laterality.
In most people, laterality means one hand is more skilled than the other.
The study measured laterality in children by observing which foot they kicked with.
laterality of [noun]
The laterality of hand preference is determined early in life.
手部偏利在生命早期就已确定。
laterality in [context]
Laterality in brain function is a key area of study.
大脑功能的偏利是一个关键研究领域。
assess/determine laterality
The test assesses laterality in children.
该测试评估儿童的偏利性。
Common mistakes
We need to check the laterality side of the brain.We need to check the lateral side of the brain.
Laterality 是名词，表示身体一侧的优势发展，不能用作形容词修饰名词。正确的形容词形式是 lateral。
What is your laterality?What is your handedness?
Laterality 是医学术语，指身体一侧的偏利，而日常询问惯用手应使用 handedness。
Connections
Confusing words
- lateral
- 侧面的 · lateral是形容词，描述位置在侧面；laterality是名词，指一侧的生物优势。
- unilateral
- 单侧的 · unilateral强调单侧的动作或决策，侧重主观选择性；laterality强调天生或发育的偏侧优势。
- bilateral
- 双侧的 · bilateral指双侧对称或涉及两边，laterality偏指单侧主导。
Word family
- lateralities
- plural
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
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