vein
US /veɪn/
UK /veɪn/
1.
veine
any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood toward the heart
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The nurse struggled to find a suitable vein for the injection.
L'infirmière a eu du mal à trouver une veine appropriée pour l'injection.
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Varicose veins are often visible on the legs.
Les veines variqueuses sont souvent visibles sur les jambes.
2.
veine, nervure
a streak or stripe of a different color or texture in wood, marble, or other material
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The marble countertop had beautiful gray veins running through it.
Le comptoir en marbre avait de belles veines grises qui le traversaient.
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The wood had a distinct dark vein running down its center.
Le bois avait une veine sombre distincte qui traversait son centre.
3.
veine, ton, tendance
a particular quality or tendency
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His writing has a humorous vein.
Son écriture a une veine humoristique.
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The conversation took a more serious vein.
La conversation a pris une tournure plus sérieuse.