emphysema
US /ˌem.fəˈsiː.mə/
UK /ˌem.fəˈsiː.mə/
名词
肺气肿
a condition in which the air sacs of the lungs are damaged and enlarged, causing breathlessness.
示例:
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Smoking is a major cause of emphysema.
吸烟是导致肺气肿的主要原因。
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He suffers from severe emphysema and needs oxygen support.
他患有严重的肺气肿，需要氧气支持。