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atrophy
/ˈætrəfi/
American
- n. 萎缩
- v. 萎缩, 荒废
- Definition
- n. the gradual weakening and wasting away of a body part
- v. to waste away or lose effectiveness from lack of use
- Example
- Muscles atrophy quickly if you stay in bed too long.
- 如果长期卧床，肌肉会很快萎缩。
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