artery

US /ˈɑːr.t̬ɚ.i/
UK /ˈɑːr.t̬ɚ.i/
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1.

動脈

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.

:
The surgeon carefully repaired the damaged artery.
外科醫生小心翼翼地修復了受損的動脈
A blocked artery can lead to serious health problems.
動脈阻塞可能導致嚴重的健康問題。
2.

幹道, 主要路線

an important main road or route.

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The new highway serves as a major artery for traffic in the region.
這條新高速公路是該地區交通的主要幹道
The city's main arteries were congested during rush hour.
高峰時段,城市的主要幹道交通擁堵。