ovary

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Collins 1

n. the organ that bears the ovules of a flower
n. (vertebrates) one of usually two organs that produce ova and secrete estrogen and progesterone

n. 卵巢, 子房, 果核
[医] 卵巢, 子房

Collins 星级

21,287

BNC 频率

14,981

使用频率

ovary 的词根是 ov-，意思是卵、蛋，来自拉丁语 ova。后缀 -ary 表示“与……有关的”，合起来表示“与卵有关的器官”。

例句

1. The ovary produces eggs in female animals.

卵巢在雌性动物体内产生卵子。

2. Doctors can examine the ovary during an ultrasound.

医生可以在超声波检查中观察卵巢。

3. Hormones from the ovary help regulate the menstrual cycle.

卵巢分泌的激素有助于调节月经周期。