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Filaments Meaning in English

word · lemma: filament

ˈfɪɫəmənts
FIL-uh-muhnts
fˈɪləmənts
FIL-uh-muhnts

释义

Thin threads or fibers, often found in light bulbs, plants, or as very fine strands in other materials.

用法与细微差别

Most common in scientific, technical, or biological contexts—'filaments of a light bulb', 'muscle filaments', 'plant filaments.' Not used for regular thread or hair. Plural, refers to many thin strands.

例句

The old light bulb has two thin filaments inside.

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Spider webs are made of strong filaments.

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Some plants have white filaments around their seeds.

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Scientists examined the muscle filaments under a microscope.

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The 3D printer uses plastic filaments to make objects layer by layer.

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If the filaments break, the light bulb won't work anymore.

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