hormone

'hɒ:mәun

托福GRE Collins 2

n. the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect

n. 荷尔蒙
[化] 激素(旧称荷尔蒙)

Collins 星级

6,640

BNC 频率

4,416

使用频率

hormone 由希腊语 hormōn 演变而来，意思是“激活”或“刺激”。可以联想到它与身体内的激素相关，激活身体的各种功能。

例句

1. Hormones play a key role in regulating our mood and emotions.

激素在调节我们的情绪和心情中起着关键作用。

2. The doctor explained how insulin is a hormone that helps control blood sugar levels.

医生解释了胰岛素是一种帮助控制血糖水平的激素。

3. Stress can cause the body to release hormones that affect our health.

压力会导致身体释放影响我们健康的激素。