soft palate
US /ˌsɑft ˈpælət/
UK /ˌsɑft ˈpælət/
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软腭
the fleshy, flexible part toward the back of the roof of the mouth
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The uvula hangs from the back of the soft palate.
悬雍垂悬挂在软腭的后部。
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When you swallow, the soft palate moves up to close off the nasal cavity.
吞咽时，软腭向上移动以封闭鼻腔。