"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?