"atrophy" in Chinese (Simplified)
萎缩
Definition
萎缩是指身体的一部分或其他事物因长期不用或生病而变得虚弱或退化的过程。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用于医学或科学领域,多指肌肉或组织萎缩。也可用于比喻某种能力、技能衰退。动词同为“萎缩”。
Examples
If you do not use your leg for a long time, the muscles may atrophy.
如果你长时间不使用你的腿,肌肉可能会**萎缩**。
The patient's arm showed signs of atrophy after being in a cast.
病人的手臂在打石膏后出现了**萎缩**的迹象。
Without practice, language skills can atrophy over time.
如果不练习,语言技能会随着时间**萎缩**。
During extended bed rest, the body can easily atrophy from lack of movement.
长时间卧床休息时,身体很容易因为缺乏活动而**萎缩**。
Their sense of teamwork started to atrophy after months apart.
分开几个月后,他们的团队合作精神开始**萎缩**。
My creativity tends to atrophy if I don’t challenge myself.
如果我不挑战自己,我的创造力容易**萎缩**。