Word · CEFR C2 · Frequency #9417
proximal
最接近的，近中心的，近身体中央的
核心释义
situated nearest to the point of attachment or origin
- 1.
靠近附着点或观察点的。
Closer to the point of attachment or observation.
- 2.
面向另一颗牙齿的。牙齿的邻面是指接触或靠近邻牙的表面。
Facing toward another tooth. The proximal surfaces of a tooth are those that touch or are close to neighboring teeth.
- 3.
靠近说话者的。
Closer to the speaker.
靠近附着点或观察点的。；面向另一颗牙齿的。牙齿的邻面是指接触或靠近邻牙的表面。；靠近说话者的。；最接近的；近中心的
用法In use
The proximal part of the upper arm is closer to the shoulder.
用法提示：这里“proximal”是形容词，表示“靠近身体中心或附着点的”，修饰“part”。
Doctors often check the proximal joints for signs of arthritis.
用法提示：“proximal”修饰“joints”，指靠近身体中心的关节。
In plants, the proximal end of the stem attaches to the roots.
用法提示：“proximal”描述茎的末端靠近根部，即附着点。
proximal + noun
常用于解剖学和医学语境，描述靠近身体中心或附着点的部位。
The proximal end of the femur articulates with the hip bone.
股骨的近端与髋骨形成关节。
常见错误Common mistakes
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- proximal end
- 近端
- The fracture is located at the proximal end of the femur.骨折位于股骨近端。
- proximal segment
- 近侧段
- The surgeon repaired the proximal segment of the artery.外科医生修复了动脉的近侧段。
- proximal phalanx
- 近节指骨
- Injuries to the proximal phalanx are common in hand surgery.近节指骨损伤在手外科中很常见。
- proximal femur
- 股骨近端
- Osteoporosis often leads to fractures of the proximal femur.骨质疏松常导致股骨近端骨折。
- proximal portion
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
联想“proximity”（接近），proximal就是“近中心的”，记住prox-表近。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：medical、biology、anatomy 通常用于科学或医学语境，比较正式。
语法说明Grammar Note
通常与介词to连用，表示‘靠近…的’
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
The words above share the -imal ending in spelling but have different vowel sounds from 'proximal' (/ˈprɒksɪml/). No common English word rhymes perfectly with 'proximal'.
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, OCTANOVE, WIKTIONARY.