cancer

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自考四级六级考研 Collins 4

英文释义

n. any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream
n. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer
n. a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini
n. the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22

中文翻译

n. 癌, 恶性肿瘤
[医] 癌

4
Collins 星级
1
Oxford 级别
1,943
BNC 频率
1,029
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记忆技巧

cancer 源自拉丁语 cancer,意为“螃蟹”,因为古人认为肿瘤的形状像螃蟹的爪子。可以记住这个词与“螃蟹”的联系。

例句

1. Many people are raising awareness about cancer prevention.

很多人正在提高对癌症预防的认识。

2. She is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer.

她目前正在接受乳腺癌的治疗。

3. Regular check-ups can help detect cancer early.

定期检查可以帮助及早发现癌症。

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