diaphragm

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Collins 1

英文释义

n. a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens
n. (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration
n. a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix
n. electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves

中文翻译

n. 横隔膜, (摄影机的)光圈
[化] 隔膜; 膜片; 光阑

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Collins 星级
15,737
BNC 频率
14,283
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记忆技巧

diaphragm 可以分为前缀 dia-(表示“通过、穿过”)和词根 phragm(源自希腊语,意为“隔膜”)。整体意思可以理解为“穿过的隔膜”,符合其在解剖学上的功能。

例句

1. The diaphragm helps you breathe by contracting and relaxing.
隔膜通过收缩和放松来帮助你呼吸。
2. In singing, a strong diaphragm can improve vocal control.
在唱歌时,强健的隔膜可以改善声音控制。
3. Doctors often check the diaphragm during a physical examination.
医生在体检时通常会检查隔膜。

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