anus
IPA/ˈeɪnəs/
KK[ˈenəs]IPA/ˈeɪnəs/
anus — noun
- anussingular
- anusesplural
1. The passage at the lower end of the digestive tract where solid waste from the i
1.名詞B2
釋義
The passage at the lower end of the digestive tract where solid waste from the intestines exits the body.
例句
Dr. Evelyn asked Chidi to lie on his side while she examined his anus.
examined his anus — clinical examination
The anus is surrounded by a ring of muscles called the anal sphincter.
anus is surrounded by — anatomical description
After the surgery, the nurse showed Mia how to clean the area around her anus.
The biology textbook labelled the rectum, the anal canal, and the anus.
文法句型
the anus
one's anus
用法筆記
Frequently used in medical and biological contexts. In everyday conversation, speakers often prefer less direct terms.
常見錯誤
❌The doctor examined his anus canal.
✅The doctor examined his anal canal.
💡The adjective form is 'anal', not 'anus', before nouns.