arteries
arteries — noun
- arteriessingular
- arteriesesplural
1. a thick-walled channel in the body's circulatory system that sends oxygenated bl
a thick-walled channel in the body's circulatory system that sends oxygenated blood outward from the heart toward all tissues and organs
Lakshmi's doctor noticed that a neck artery had narrowed and needed immediate treatment.
the [body part] artery — specifying location
A blood clot blocked a major artery in Daniel's left leg, causing severe pain.
blocked + major artery — describing a medical condition
Smoking causes the arteries to stiffen, which forces the heart to work much harder.
The paramedic applied firm pressure to stop the bleeding from the torn artery in Salma's leg.
- blood vessel
a general term for any tube that carries blood, including veins and capillaries — less specific than artery
- aorta
the single largest artery in the body, which leaves the heart directly — more specific
- vein
carries blood back toward the heart rather than away from it
文法句型
the [adjective] artery
artery + of + body part
用法筆記
Often used in the plural form 'arteries' even when referring to a general system. Frequently paired with 'coronary', 'carotid', 'pulmonary', or 'femoral' to name specific arteries.
常見錯誤
2. an important road, railway line, river, or other transportation route that conne
an important road, railway line, river, or other transportation route that connects places and carries a large flow of traffic
The M6 motorway is the main artery connecting southern England to the northern cities.
the main artery connecting [X] to [Y]
Broadway is a major artery for commuters traveling into Manhattan each morning.
a major artery for [group] — metaphorical usage for transport routes
For centuries, the Mekong River has been a vital artery for moving goods across Southeast Asia.
Chiara said the coastal railway is the main artery for passengers travelling between Milan and Genoa.
- thoroughfare
a formal term for a public road that is open at both ends — more specific to roads and less common in everyday speech
- highway
a main road, especially between towns or cities — narrower than artery, which also covers railways and rivers
- corridor
a strip of land connecting two areas, often used for transport routes — similar scope but emphasises the geographic strip rather than the flow
文法句型
the [adjective] artery of [place]
用法筆記
Usually used in the singular with an adjective such as 'main', 'major', or 'vital'. The sense is metaphorical — the route is compared to a blood artery because of how much traffic it carries.