"atrophies" 怎么发音

word

US

AT-ruh-feez

UK

AT-ruh-fee

释义

If something atrophies, it gradually becomes weaker or smaller from lack of use, especially muscles or body parts. It can also describe skills or abilities that fade away over time when not practiced.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈætɹəfiz

英式英语

ˈætɹəfi

简化发音

美式

AT-ruh-feez

英式

AT-ruh-fee

语境中听

If a muscle is not used, it atrophies over time.

Without exercise, the heart atrophies and becomes less efficient.

A skill atrophies if you do not practice regularly.

After being in a cast, the leg muscle atrophies pretty quickly.