diaphragm
/ˈdaɪəfræm/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #6659 in the learning path
膈；横膈膜
Definitions
n. the muscle below your lungs that helps you breathe
膈；横膈膜
n. a thin flexible sheet that vibrates in sound equipment
膜片；振动膜
n. a camera part that controls how much light enters
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Example
The singing teacher explained how the diaphragm supports breathing.
声乐老师讲解了横膈膜如何帮助呼吸。
During inhalation, the diaphragm contracts and moves downward, allowing the lungs to expand as air enters.
吸气时，横膈膜收缩并向下移动，使肺部随着空气进入而扩张。
Collocations
- diaphragm contraction
- relax the diaphragm
- camera diaphragm
Word family
- diaphragmatic (adj.)
Usage tip
解剖学义也称膈肌；注意ph发/f/，g不发音。
FAQ
- What does diaphragm mean?
- the muscle below your lungs that helps you breathe a thin flexible sheet that vibrates in sound equipment a camera part that controls how much light enters
- How is diaphragm pronounced?
- UK /ˈdaɪəfræm/, US /ˈdaɪəfræm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
