ampulla
US /æmˈpʊl.ə/
UK /æmˈpʊl.ə/
名词
1.
壶腹, 安瓿
a saclike dilation of a tube or duct, especially one in the ear or a lactiferous duct in the breast
示例:
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The semicircular canals of the inner ear each have an ampulla.
内耳的半规管各有一个壶腹。
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The ampulla of Vater is a dilation formed by the junction of the pancreatic duct and the common bile duct.
乏特氏壶腹是胰管和胆总管汇合处形成的扩张。
2.
双耳瓶, 安瓿
a two-handled bottle used by the ancient Romans for oil, wine, or perfume
示例:
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Archaeologists unearthed an ancient Roman ampulla containing traces of olive oil.
考古学家出土了一个古罗马双耳瓶，里面含有橄榄油的痕迹。
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The museum displayed a collection of ornate glass ampullae.
博物馆展示了一系列华丽的玻璃双耳瓶。