heart
/hɑːt/ · /hɑːrt/
CEFR level A2Topic HealthWord #1750 in the learning path
心脏
Definitions
n. The organ that pumps blood around the body.
心脏
n. The part of someone associated with feelings and love.
内心；感情
n. The central or most important part of something.
核心；中心
Example
My heart beats faster when I run uphill.
我跑上坡时，心跳会加快。
Regular physical activity strengthens the heart and can reduce the risk of serious illness.
经常运动能增强心脏功能，并降低患严重疾病的风险。
Collocations
- heart disease
- at the heart of
- learn by heart
- lose heart
Word family
- heartless (adj.)
- hearty (adj.)
- heartfelt (adj.)
Usage tip
by heart表示熟记；lose heart表示灰心。
FAQ
- What does heart mean?
- The organ that pumps blood around the body. The part of someone associated with feelings and love. The central or most important part of something.
- How is heart pronounced?
- UK /hɑːt/, US /hɑːrt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
