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。
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。