Definitions
n. a blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart
静脉
n. a thin tube carrying water and nutrients through a leaf
叶脉
n. a narrow layer of mineral within rock
矿脉
Example
A blue vein was visible beneath his wrist.
他的手腕皮肤下可以看到一条蓝色静脉。
Regular movement helps blood flow through the veins and may reduce health risks associated with prolonged sitting.
经常活动有助于静脉血液流动，并可能降低久坐带来的健康风险。
Collocations
- varicose veins
- leaf veins
- a vein of gold
Word family
- venous (adj.)
Usage tip
vein指静脉；artery指动脉，二者不是反义词。
FAQ
- What does vein mean?
- a blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart a thin tube carrying water and nutrients through a leaf a narrow layer of mineral within rock
- How is vein pronounced?
- UK /veɪn/, US /veɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
