What does capillary mean?

a tiny blood vessel or an extremely narrow tube relating to tiny blood vessels or liquid movement through narrow spaces

How is capillary pronounced?

UK /kəˈpɪləri/, US /ˈkæpəleri/.

/kəˈpɪləri/ · /ˈkæpəleri/

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毛细血管；毛细管

n. a tiny blood vessel or an extremely narrow tube

毛细血管；毛细管

adj. relating to tiny blood vessels or liquid movement through narrow spaces

毛细血管的；毛细作用的

The diagram shows a capillary beside several skin cells.

这幅图展示了一条毛细血管及其旁边的几个皮肤细胞。

Capillary action allows water to move through narrow spaces in soil, helping moisture reach plant roots.

毛细作用使水能够穿过土壤中的狭窄空隙，帮助水分到达植物根部。

复数为capillaries；英美读音的重音位置不同。

What does capillary mean?: a tiny blood vessel or an extremely narrow tube relating to tiny blood vessels or liquid movement through narrow spaces
How is capillary pronounced?: UK /kəˈpɪləri/, US /ˈkæpəleri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.