nostrils
IPA/ˈnɒs.trəl/
KK[nˈɑstrəlz]IPA/ˈnɑː.strəl/
nostrils — noun
- nostrilssingular
- nostrilsesplural
1. each small hole at the bottom of your nose that lets air pass in and out as you
1.名詞B1
釋義
each small hole at the bottom of your nose that lets air pass in and out as you breathe
例句
As Ayana took a deep breath, the nurse watched her nostrils closely.
watch somebody's nostrils while they breathe
Cold air made Kevin's nostrils sting while he waited for the bus.
cold air + make nostrils sting
Reema's nostrils widened when she smelled fresh bread from the bakery.
Both nostrils were blocked after Christopher swept the dusty cellar.
At the first whiff of smoke, Lisa's nostrils began to burn.
文法句型
both nostrils are blocked
nostrils flare
smoke fills somebody's nostrils
用法筆記
Usually used in the plural when talking about the two openings together. Use singular nostril for one side or when naming the body part in general.
常見錯誤
❌Both nostril were blocked.
✅Both nostrils were blocked.
💡when you mean the two openings together, English uses the plural form.