arteries
US /ˈɑːr.t̬ə.riz/
UK /ˈɑː.tər.iz/
複数名詞
1.
動脈
any of the muscular-walled tubes forming part of the circulation system by which blood (mainly that which has been oxygenated) is conveyed from the heart to all parts of the body
例:
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The doctor explained how plaque can build up in the arteries.
医師は動脈にプラークがどのように蓄積するかを説明した。
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Healthy arteries are crucial for good cardiovascular health.
健康な動脈は良好な心血管の健康に不可欠です。
2.
幹線道路, 主要経路
important routes or channels in a system
例:
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The main arteries of the city were congested with traffic.
都市の主要な幹線道路は交通で混雑していた。
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These rivers are the economic arteries of the region.
これらの川は地域の経済の動脈です。