secretion
US /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/
UK /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/
名詞
1.
分泌
a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function in the organism or for excretion
範例:
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The gland is responsible for the secretion of hormones.
該腺體負責激素的分泌。
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Excessive mucus secretion can be a symptom of illness.
過多的黏液分泌可能是疾病的症狀。
2.
分泌物
a substance that is secreted
範例:
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The plant produces a sticky secretion to trap insects.
這種植物會產生黏性分泌物來捕捉昆蟲。
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The doctor analyzed the nasal secretion to diagnose the infection.
醫生分析了鼻腔分泌物以診斷感染。