syncope
US /ˈsɪŋ.kə.pi/
UK /ˈsɪŋ.kə.pi/
名词
1.
晕厥, 昏厥
a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a fall in blood pressure
示例:
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The patient experienced a brief episode of syncope.
患者经历了短暂的晕厥发作。
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Vasovagal syncope is a common cause of fainting.
血管迷走神经性晕厥是昏厥的常见原因。
2.
音节省略, 词中音消失
the omission of sounds or letters from within a word (e.g., 'ne'er' for 'never')
示例:
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The poem used syncope to maintain its rhythm.
这首诗使用音节省略来保持其韵律。
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Linguistic syncope is common in informal speech.
语言学上的音节省略在非正式讲话中很常见。