groin
US /ɡrɔɪn/
UK /ɡrɔɪn/
1.
腹股溝
the area between the abdomen and the thigh on either side of the body
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He pulled a muscle in his groin while playing soccer.
他踢足球時拉傷了腹股溝肌肉。
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The doctor examined the patient's groin for any swelling.
醫生檢查了病人的腹股溝是否有腫脹。
2.
拱間, 拱頂交叉處
the curved edge formed by the intersection of two vaults or arches
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The architect designed a beautiful vaulted ceiling with intricate groins.
建築師設計了一個帶有複雜拱間的漂亮拱形天花板。
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The light highlighted the elegant curve of the groin in the old church.
光線突出了老教堂中拱間的優雅曲線。