artery
US /ˈɑːr.t̬ɚ.i/
UK /ˈɑːr.t̬ɚ.i/
1.
артерия
any of the muscular-walled tubes forming part of the circulation system by which blood (mainly that which has been oxygenated) is conveyed from the heart to all parts of the body.
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The surgeon carefully repaired the damaged artery.
Хирург осторожно восстановил поврежденную артерию.
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A blocked artery can lead to serious health problems.
Заблокированная артерия может привести к серьезным проблемам со здоровьем.
2.
артерия, магистраль
an important main road or route.
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The new highway serves as a major artery for traffic in the region.
Новое шоссе служит главной артерией для движения транспорта в регионе.
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The city's main arteries were congested during rush hour.
Главные артерии города были перегружены в час пик.