Vein
01
静脉, 血管
any tube or vessel that carries blood to one's heart
例子
Veins help move blood from the legs and arms back to the heart.
静脉有助于将血液从腿和手臂移回心脏。
02
a stiffening rib or support structure in the wing of an insect
例子
Entomologists study the pattern of veins on butterfly wings.
03
a distinctive style, manner, or quality of expression
例子
She spoke in a reflective vein during the lecture.
04
a layer or deposit of mineral ore between layers of rock
例子
The vein of silver ran deep underground.
05
vascular bundles or supporting ribs in leaves or other plant organs
例子
Maple leaves have prominent veins visible on both sides.
to vein
01
to create or mark with lines, streaks, or patterns resembling veins
例子
Chocolate can be veined with caramel for decoration.
词汇树
veinal
veinlike
venous
vein
