rib cage
US /ˈrɪb ˌkeɪdʒ/
UK /ˈrɪb ˌkeɪdʒ/
名詞
肋骨, 胸郭
the bony framework of the chest, consisting of the ribs, sternum, and thoracic vertebrae, which encloses and protects the heart and lungs
例:
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He felt a sharp pain in his rib cage after the fall.
彼は転倒後、肋骨に鋭い痛みを感じた。
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The doctor examined her rib cage for any fractures.
医師は彼女の肋骨に骨折がないか調べた。