atrophy
US /ˈæt.rə.fi/
UK /ˈæt.rə.fi/
名词
萎缩
the wasting away of a body organ or tissue
示例:
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Muscle atrophy can occur due to prolonged disuse.
长期不使用会导致肌肉萎缩。
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The doctor diagnosed the patient with optic nerve atrophy.
医生诊断患者患有视神经萎缩。
动词
萎缩, 退化
to waste away or degenerate due to lack of use or neglect
示例:
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Without constant practice, his skills began to atrophy.
没有持续的练习，他的技能开始萎缩。
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If you don't use your brain, it will atrophy.
如果你不使用你的大脑，它就会萎缩。