plasma
US /ˈplæz.mə/
UK /ˈplæz.mə/
1.
血浆
the colorless fluid part of blood, lymph, or milk, in which corpuscles or fat globules are suspended.
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The doctor ordered a plasma transfusion for the patient.
医生为病人开了血浆输血。
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Donating plasma is a way to help others.
捐献血浆是帮助他人的方式。
2.
等离子体
an ionized gas consisting of positive ions and free electrons in proportions sufficient to neutralize the total charge, usually at temperatures too high for ordinary matter to exist.
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The sun is composed primarily of plasma.
太阳主要由等离子体组成。
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Scientists are studying plasma for potential use in fusion energy.
科学家正在研究等离子体在聚变能中的潜在应用。