Definitions
n. a device controlling the flow of liquid or gas
阀；阀门
n. a body structure keeping fluid moving in one direction
瓣膜
Example
Turn this valve to stop water entering the tank.
转动这个阀门，阻止水流入水箱。
Replacing damaged heart valves can improve patients' quality of life and reduce the risk of serious complications.
更换受损的心脏瓣膜可以改善患者的生活质量，并降低严重并发症的风险。
Collocations
- open a valve
- a safety valve
- a heart valve
- a pressure relief valve
Usage tip
工程中指阀门，人体中可指心脏等部位的瓣膜。
FAQ
- What does valve mean?
- a device controlling the flow of liquid or gas a body structure keeping fluid moving in one direction
- How is valve pronounced?
- UK /vælv/, US /vælv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
