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Membranes Meaning in English

word · lemma: membrane

ˈmɛmˌbɹeɪnz
MEM-braynz
mˈɛmbɹeɪnz
MEM-braynz

释义

Thin layers of material that cover or separate areas, often found in living things like cells or as filters in technology.

用法与细微差别

Used in biology (cellular membranes) and technology (like water filters). The singular 'membrane' is more common for one layer; 'membranes' suggests more than one. Often part of technical or scientific vocabulary.

例句

Cell membranes let some things in and keep others out.

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Some water filters have special membranes to clean the water.

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The doctor explained how membranes protect our organs.

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Without healthy membranes, cells can’t function properly.

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These high-tech membranes are used in modern medicine to treat patients.

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Many packaging materials now use special membranes to keep food fresh longer.

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