| 单词 | vein |
| 释义 | vein (veɪn ) Word forms: veins 1. countable noun [usually plural] Your veins are the thin tubes in your body through which your blood flows towards your heart. Compare artery. Many veins are found just under the skin. Synonyms: blood vessel 2. See also varicose vein 3. countable noun [usually singular, usually adjective NOUN] Something that is written or spoken in a particular vein is written or spoken in that style or mood. It is one of his finest works in a lighter vein. The girl now replies in similar vein. 4. countable noun [usually singular] A vein of a particular quality is evidence of that quality which someone often shows in their behaviour or work. The striker's rich vein of form this season has seen him net 32 goals. This Spanish drama has a vein of black humour running through it. [+ of] Synonyms: streak, element, thread, suggestion 5. countable noun A vein of a particular metal or mineral is a layer of it lying in rock. ...a vein of copper. ...a rich and deep vein of limestone. [+ of] 6. countable noun The veins on a leaf are the thin lines on it. ...the serrated edges and veins of the feathery leaves. [+ of] Translations: Chinese: 静脉 Japanese: 静脈 |
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