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"uvula" in Chinese (Simplified)

小舌

Definition

小舌是悬挂在喉咙后部、舌头上方的小软组织。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于医学或解剖学术语,日常生活中极少用,通常出现在医生、牙医或讨论喉咙结构时。不要与“扁桃体”(tonsils)混淆,二者部位不同。

Examples

The uvula helps with swallowing.

**小舌**有助于吞咽。

If your uvula is swollen, it can be hard to speak.

如果你的**小舌**肿了,说话会变得困难。

Doctors check the uvula during a throat exam.

医生在检查喉咙时会查看**小舌**。

I accidentally touched my uvula with the toothbrush and gagged.

我不小心用牙刷碰到了**小舌**,差点呕吐。

Some people snore because their uvula vibrates while sleeping.

有些人打鼾是因为睡觉时**小舌**在振动。

Have you ever noticed your uvula when you say 'ah' at the doctor's office?

你在医生那里说“啊”的时候,有注意过你的**小舌**吗?