early 15c., from Middle French intestin (14c.) or directly from Latin intestinum "a gut," in plural, "intestines, bowels," noun use of neuter of adjective intestinus âinward, internalâ (see intestines). Distinction of large and small intestines in Middle English was made under the terms gross and subtle. The word also was used as an adjective in English from 1530s with a sense of âinternal, domestic, civil.â
实用例句
1. This drug lowers cholesterol levels by binding fats in the intestine.
这种药通过黏合肠内的脂肪降低胆固醇水平。
来自柯林斯例句
2. the viscid lining of the intestine
肠黏膜
来自《权威词典》
3. The tapeworm is an inhabitant of the intestine.
绦虫是栖居肠内的寄生虫.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. The function of the stomach is to digest food sufficiently to enable it to pass into the intestine.
胃的功能是充分消化食物,以便让其进入肠道.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. This vitamin is absorbed through the walls of the small intestine.
