n. the stalk of a stamen
n. a threadlike structure (as a chainlike series of cells)
n. a thin wire (usually tungsten) that is heated white hot by the passage of an electric current
n. 细丝, 细线, 灯丝, 单纤维
[化] 长丝; 单丝(复丝中的单根细丝); 丝极
1. The light bulb contains a thin filament that glows when electricity passes through it.
电灯泡内部有一根细细的灯丝，当电流通过时会发光。
2. Scientists use a filament to study the properties of different materials under high temperatures.
科学家使用细丝来研究不同材料在高温下的特性。
3. The spider silk is made of a strong filament that helps it catch prey.
蜘蛛丝由一种强韧的细丝制成，帮助它捕捉猎物。