rib cage
US /ˈrɪb ˌkeɪdʒ/
UK /ˈrɪb ˌkeɪdʒ/
名词
胸腔, 肋骨架
the bony framework of the chest, consisting of the ribs, sternum, and thoracic vertebrae, which encloses and protects the heart and lungs
示例:
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He felt a sharp pain in his rib cage after the fall.
他摔倒后感到胸腔剧痛。
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The doctor examined her rib cage for any fractures.
医生检查了她的胸腔是否有骨折。