respiration
US /ˌres.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌres.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən/
名词
1.
呼吸
the act of breathing; the process of inhaling and exhaling air
示例:
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The doctor monitored the patient's respiration during the surgery.
医生在手术期间监测了病人的呼吸。
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Heavy exercise increases the rate of respiration.
剧烈运动会增加呼吸频率。
2.
呼吸作用
the biochemical process in which the cells of an organism obtain energy by combining oxygen and glucose
示例:
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Cellular respiration is essential for providing energy to the body.
细胞呼吸对于为身体提供能量至关重要。
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Plants also undergo respiration to convert nutrients into energy.
植物也进行呼吸作用，将养分转化为能量。
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