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atrophy - 英文单词学习

atrophy

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英文释义

n. a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
n. any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
v. undergo atrophy

中文翻译

n. 萎缩, 萎缩症
[医] 萎缩

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记忆技巧

atrophy 由前缀 a-（表示否定）和词根 trophy（来自希腊语，意为“营养”或“发育”）组成。整体意思是“没有营养”或“失去发育”，通常指肌肉或组织的萎缩。

例句

1. The patient's muscles began to atrophy after months of inactivity.
病人的肌肉在几个月的不活动后开始萎缩。
2. If you don't use your brain regularly, it can atrophy just like your muscles.
如果你不定期使用大脑，它可能会像肌肉一样萎缩。
3. The doctor warned that without proper therapy, the injured leg might atrophy.
医生警告说，如果不进行适当的治疗，受伤的腿可能会萎缩。

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