tarsus
US /ˈtɑːr.səs/
UK /ˈtɑː.səs/
名词
1.
跗骨
a group of small bones between the tibia and fibula and the metatarsus of the foot, forming the ankle and upper part of the foot.
示例:
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The doctor examined the patient's tarsus after the ankle injury.
医生检查了病人踝关节受伤后的跗骨。
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The tarsus is crucial for the flexibility and movement of the foot.
跗骨对于足部的灵活性和运动至关重要。
同义词:
2.
跗节
the segment of the leg of an insect that consists of up to five joints and bears the claw.
示例:
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The insect's tarsus allowed it to grip the smooth surface.
昆虫的跗节使其能够抓住光滑的表面。
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Each leg of the beetle has a distinct tarsus structure.
甲虫的每条腿都有独特的跗节结构。