搜尋結果
vein
- IPA[veɪn]
英式
- any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood towards the heart.；(in general use) a blood vessel
noun: vein, plural noun: veins
- 釋義
名詞
- 1. any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood towards the heart.
- ▪ (in general use) a blood vessel he felt the adrenaline course through his veins
- ▪ (in plants) a slender rib running through a leaf or bract, typically dividing or branching, and containing a vascular bundle.
- ▪ (in insects) a hardened branching rib that forms part of the supporting framework of a wing, consisting of an extension of the tracheal system; a nervure.
- 2. a fracture in rock containing a deposit of minerals or ore and typically having an extensive course underground gold-bearing quartz veins 同義詞
- ▪ a streak or stripe of a different colour in wood, marble, cheese, etc. 同義詞
- ▪ a source of a specified quality he managed to tap into the thick vein of discontent to his own advantage United have hit a rich vein of form
- 3. a distinctive quality, style, or tendency he closes his article in a somewhat humorous vein 同義詞
