vocal cord
US /ˈvoʊ.kəl kɔːrd/
UK /ˈvoʊ.kəl kɔːrd/

1.
성대
either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane in the larynx that stretch horizontally from back to front across the glottis and vibrate to produce sound.
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The singer strained his vocal cords during the performance.
가수는 공연 중에 성대를 혹사했다.
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Damage to the vocal cords can lead to hoarseness or loss of voice.
성대 손상은 쉰 목소리나 목소리 상실로 이어질 수 있다.