swallowing
US /ˈswɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈswɒl.əʊ.ɪŋ/
名詞
吞嚥, 吞食
the action of causing food or drink to pass down the throat
範例:
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He had difficulty swallowing after the surgery.
手術後他吞嚥困難。
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The baby's swallowing reflex is developing.
嬰兒的吞嚥反射正在發育。
動詞
吞嚥, 吞食
present participle of swallow
範例:
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She was swallowing her pride and apologizing.
她正在忍受屈辱並道歉。
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He kept swallowing hard, trying to clear his throat.
他不停地吞嚥,試圖清嗓子。