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