epiglottis
US /ˌep.əˈɡlɑː.t̬ɪs/
UK /ˌep.ɪˈɡlɒt.ɪs/
名詞
會厭
a flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe (trachea).
範例:
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The epiglottis prevents food from entering the windpipe.
會厭防止食物進入氣管。
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When you swallow, your epiglottis closes over your larynx.
當你吞嚥時，你的會厭會蓋住你的喉部。