valve
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/vælv/
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/vælv/
A part that controls the flow of liquid or gas in one direction.
The valve on the water pipe controls how much water comes out.
水管上的閥門控制著水流出多少。
A part in the heart or veins that lets blood flow in one direction.
The heart valve helps blood flow in the right direction.
心臟瓣膜幫助血液朝正確的方向流動。
A part in brass instruments that changes the note played.
Pressing the valve on the trumpet changes the sound.
按下小號上的閥門會改變聲音。