ear
drum
复数形式
eardrums
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耳膜, 鼓膜
a thin piece of skin in the middle ear that vibrates by sound waves and enables one to hear sounds, also known as tympanic membrane
The eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane, is a thin, cone-shaped membrane located in the middle ear. It separates the outer ear from the middle ear and plays a crucial role in the process of hearing. When sound waves enter the ear, they cause the eardrum to vibrate, which in turn transmits these vibrations to the bones of the middle ear, allowing sound to be amplified and transmitted further into the inner ear for processing.
- The eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane, vibrates in response to sound waves entering the ear canal.
鼓膜，也称为鼓室膜，会因进入耳道的声波而振动。
- Infections or trauma to the eardrum can cause pain, hearing loss, and fluid accumulation in the middle ear.
耳膜的感染或创伤可能导致疼痛、听力损失和中耳积液。
- The eardrum is crucial for transmitting sound vibrations from the outer ear to the middle ear ossicles.
鼓膜对于将声音振动从外耳传递到中耳听小骨至关重要。
- A perforated eardrum, or tympanic membrane rupture, may require medical treatment to prevent infection and promote healing.
穿孔的耳膜或鼓膜破裂可能需要医疗处理以防止感染并促进愈合。
- Pressure changes during air travel can sometimes cause discomfort or pain in the ears due to unequal pressure on the eardrums.
飞行期间的压力变化有时会由于鼓膜上的压力不均而导致耳朵不适或疼痛。