airway
/ˈeəweɪ/ · /ˈerweɪ/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #5880 in the learning path
呼吸道；气道
Definitions
n. a passage through which air reaches the lungs
呼吸道；气道
n. an established route used by aircraft
航路；航线
Example
The nurse checked that the patient's airway was clear.
护士检查了病人的气道是否通畅。
Heavy traffic along a major airway requires careful coordination to keep aircraft safely separated.
主要航路上的繁忙交通需要精心协调，以确保飞机保持安全间距。
Collocations
- keep the airway clear
- airway obstruction
- upper airway
Usage tip
常指呼吸道；航线义较专业，勿与airline混淆。
FAQ
- What does airway mean?
- a passage through which air reaches the lungs an established route used by aircraft
- How is airway pronounced?
- UK /ˈeəweɪ/, US /ˈerweɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
