"cataract" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 白内障
• 大瀑布

Definition

白内障是指眼球晶状体变得混浊，可能导致视力丧失。这个词也可以指大型瀑布，但这种用法较少见。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

医学上多数指眼部疾病，'白内障手术'很常见。指瀑布时，多用于古文或文学作品，日常很少用。

Examples

The doctor said my grandmother has a cataract in her left eye.

医生说我奶奶左眼有**白内障**。

A cataract can make it hard to see clearly.

**白内障**会导致视力模糊。

He needs surgery to remove his cataract.

他需要手术去除**白内障**。

After my mom had her cataract removed, she could see colors much better.

我妈妈做了**白内障**手术后，看颜色清楚多了。

In ancient texts, the Nile's biggest cataract was famous for its roaring waters.

在古代文献中，尼罗河最大的**大瀑布**以其咆哮的水流而闻名。

By age 70, many people develop a cataract, but it's usually treatable.

到70岁时，很多人都会有**白内障**，但通常可以治疗。