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    epiglottis

    Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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    ep·i·glot·tis /ˌepɪˈɡlɒtɪs $ -ˈɡlɑː-/ noun [countable]  HBHthe piece of flesh that hangs down at the back of your throat 〔喉后部的〕会厌    Origin epiglottis (1500-1600) Modern Latin Greek, from epi- (EPICENTER) + glottis ( → GLOTTIS)
    ep·i·glot·tis nounChineseSyllable


    epiglottis
    ep‧i‧glot‧tis /ˌepəˈɡlɒtəs, ˌepɪˈɡlɒtəs $ -ˈɡlɑː-/ noun [countable]
     Date: 1500-1600
     Language: Modern Latin
     Origin: Greek, from epi- (epicenter) + glottis ( ⇨ glottis)
    the piece of flesh that hangs down at the back of your throat


    epi·glot·tisBrE /ˌepɪˈɡlɒtɪs/ 🔊NAmE /ˌepɪˈɡlɑːtɪs/ 🔊 noun (anatomy 解剖学) a thin piece of tissue behind the tongue that prevents food or drink from entering the lungs 会厌