spine

英 [spaɪn]

美 [spaɪn]

n.  脊柱; 脊椎; (植物的)刺; (动物的)刺毛; 书脊

复数：spines　

考研TOEFLIELTSTEM8医学

Collins.2 / BNC.4409 / COCA.4904

牛津词典

noun

• 脊柱；脊椎
  the row of small bones that are connected together down the middle of the back
• （植物的）刺；（动物的）刺毛
  any of the sharp pointed parts like needles on some plants and animals
  1. Porcupines use their spines to protect themselves.
     豪猪用身上的刺毛来自卫。
• 书脊
  the narrow part of the cover of a book that the pages are joined to

柯林斯词典

• 脊椎;脊柱
  Yourspineis the row of bones down your back.
• 书脊
  Thespineof a book is the narrow stiff part which the pages and covers are attached to.
• (动物身体上的)棘状突起;(植物上的)棘，刺，针
  Spinesare also long, sharp points on an animal's body or on a plant.

英英释义

noun

• a sharp rigid animal process or appendage
• the part of a book's cover that encloses the inner side of the book's pages and that faces outward when the book is shelved
  1. the title and author were printed on the spine of the book
  Synonym:backbone
• the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
  1. the fall broke his back
  Synonym:spinal columnvertebral columnbackbonebackrachis
• a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
  Synonym:thornprickleprickerstickerspikelet
• any sharply pointed projection
  Synonym:spuracantha

双语例句

• Cervical spine is a mechanical structure that has both strength and flexibility.
  颈椎是具有强度和柔韧度的力学结构。
• He suffered from curvature of the spine.
  脊柱弯曲使他痛苦不堪。
• Trauma to teeth, lips, and vocal cords and exacerbation of cervical spine injuries can also occur.
  也能发生牙齿、嘴唇、声带的损失和颈椎棘突损伤的加重。
• His spine was damaged between the fourth and the fifth cervical vertebrae.
  他的脊椎受伤部位在第四和第五椎骨之间。
• Conclusion: cutting-aspiration of nucleus pulposus does not affect the immediate stability of the cervical spine.
  结论：髓核切吸术对颈椎的即时稳定性无明显影响。
• A cold shiver ran down her spine.
  她打了一个寒颤。
• And repair the damage to your spine.
  还有修复了你的脊椎。
• Unfortunately, as a standard mattress wears, the springs soften and so do not support your spine
  遗憾的是，当一张标准床垫用旧后，弹簧就会变软而无法支撑你的脊椎。
• Don't arch your back, keep your spine straight.
  别佝着背，把腰挺直。
• You have to support your spine.
  你得利用椅子来撑着你的脊柱。