vein
US /veɪn/
UK /veɪn/
1.
vena, pembuluh darah
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.
Perawat kesulitan menemukan vena yang cocok untuk suntikan.
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Varicose veins are often visible on the legs.
Vena varises sering terlihat di kaki.
2.
urat, serat, garis
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.
Meja marmer itu memiliki urat abu-abu yang indah melaluinya.
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The wood had a distinct dark vein running down its center.
Kayu itu memiliki urat gelap yang khas di tengahnya.
3.
nada, arah, kecenderungan
a particular quality or tendency
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His writing has a humorous vein.
Tulisannya memiliki nada humoris.
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The conversation took a more serious vein.
Percakapan itu mengambil arah yang lebih serius.