lung
复数形式
lungs
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肺, 肺部
each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe
The lung refers to paired, spongy organs located in the chest cavity that play a crucial role in respiration. They are responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air and the bloodstream, enabling the body to receive oxygen and remove waste gases. The lungs are composed of numerous air sacs called alveoli, which provide a large surface area for efficient gas exchange.
- The lungs are essential organs responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide with the bloodstream during respiration.
肺是呼吸过程中负责与血液交换氧气和二氧化碳的重要器官。
- Smoking and exposure to air pollutants can increase the risk of lung diseases such as lung cancer.
吸烟和暴露于空气污染物会增加肺部疾病如肺癌的风险。
- Pneumonia, an infection of the lungs, can cause symptoms such as fever, cough, and chest pain, and may require antibiotic treatment to resolve.
肺炎，肺部的感染，可能引起发烧、咳嗽和胸痛等症状，可能需要抗生素治疗才能痊愈。
- She experienced shortness of breath and wheezing, symptoms commonly associated with asthma, a chronic lung condition characterized by airway inflammation.
她经历了呼吸短促和喘息，这些症状通常与哮喘有关，哮喘是一种以气道炎症为特征的慢性肺病。