jugular
US /ˈdʒʌɡ.jʊ.lɚ/
UK /ˈdʒʌɡ.jʊ.lər/
名词
颈静脉, 颈动脉
any of several large veins in the neck, especially one of two (external and internal) on each side, that drain blood from the head and face and convey it to the heart via the superior vena cava.
示例:
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The doctor carefully examined the patient's jugular vein.
医生仔细检查了患者的颈静脉。
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A deep cut to the jugular can be fatal.
颈静脉的深切伤可能是致命的。
形容词
1.
颈部的, 颈静脉的
of or relating to the jugular vein or neck
示例:
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The boxer aimed for a jugular blow, hoping to end the fight quickly.
拳击手瞄准了颈部一击，希望能迅速结束比赛。
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He felt a sharp pain in his jugular region.
他感到颈部区域剧烈疼痛。
2.
要害的, 致命的
of a remark or action) directed at a person's most vulnerable point
示例:
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His opponent went straight for the jugular with a personal attack.
他的对手直接攻击了要害，进行了人身攻击。
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The lawyer's cross-examination aimed for the jugular of the witness's credibility.
律师的交叉询问直指证人可信度的要害。