epiglottis

音标发音

• 英式音标 [ˌep.ɪˈɡlɒt.ɪs]
• 美式音标 [ˌep.əˈɡlɑː.t̬ɪs]
• 英式发音
• 美式发音

基本解释

• n.[解]喉头盖；会厌

同根派生

英汉例句

用作名词 (n.)

• Hemorrhages of the epiglottis and larynx appear to vary with the conditions under which the disease is observed.
  会厌和喉头的出血因观察疾病时的条件不同而异。
• Withdrawing the blade gradually in the midline will often allow the epiglottis or larynx to drop into view.
  慢慢地在正中线退出窥视片，经常可以使声带或会厌跃然出现于视野中。

英英字典

剑桥英英字典

• a small flat part at the back of the tongue that closes when you swallow to prevent food from entering the tube that goes to the lungs