vein
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/veɪn/
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/veɪn/
A tube in the body that carries blood to the heart.
The doctor found a vein in his arm to take blood.
医生在他手臂上找到了一条静脉来抽血。
A thin line that supports a leaf or insect wing.
The leaf has a vein pattern that helps it stay strong.
叶子的叶脉图案有助于保持其坚固。
A streak of different color in stone, wood, or cheese.
The marble has a blue vein running through it.
大理石中贯穿了一条蓝色的纹理。
A layer of minerals or metal in rock.
They found a rich vein of silver in the mine.
他们在矿井中发现了一条丰富的银矿脉。
A trace of a quality or feature in something.
His speech had a vein of humor that made everyone laugh.
他的演讲带有一丝幽默,让所有人都笑了。
A particular style or mood.
The conversation continued in a friendly vein.
谈话以友好的方式继续进行。