nostril
/ˈnɒstrəl/ · /ˈnɑːstrəl/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #6089 in the learning path
鼻孔
Definitions
n. Either of the two openings at the bottom of the nose.
鼻孔
Example
One nostril felt blocked when I woke this morning.
今天早上醒来时，我觉得一侧鼻孔堵住了。
Air entering through each nostril is warmed and filtered before it reaches the lungs.
从每个鼻孔进入的空气在到达肺部前都会被加温和过滤。
Collocations
- blocked nostril
- flared nostrils
Usage tip
可数名词；指两个鼻孔时用复数nostrils。
FAQ
- What does nostril mean?
- Either of the two openings at the bottom of the nose.
- How is nostril pronounced?
- UK /ˈnɒstrəl/, US /ˈnɑːstrəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
