respiration

.respә'reiʃәn
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英文释义

n. the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs
n. a single complete act of breathing in and out

中文翻译

n. 呼吸, 一口气, 呼吸作用
[化] 呼吸

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记忆技巧

respiration 可分为 re-(重新)和 spirare(呼吸),表示重新进行呼吸的过程。

例句

1. Respiration is essential for all living organisms.
呼吸对所有生物都是必不可少的。
2. During exercise, your rate of respiration increases.
在运动时,你的呼吸频率会增加。
3. Plants also undergo respiration, especially at night.
植物在夜间也进行呼吸。

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