duct
UK/dʌkt/US
GREB2
Definitions
n.
A tube or channel for conveying liquid, air, or other matter.
管道；导管
n.
(Anatomy) a narrow tube in the body that carries fluid.
（解剖）（体内的）管
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedLatin ductus = «a leading, a channel.» Borrowed straight into English for anatomy and engineering.
Root duct still carries 15 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.air duct通风管
- 2.tear duct泪管
- 3.bile duct胆管
- 4.duct tape布基胶带
Example Sentences
- 1.
Heating ducts run through the ceiling.
- 2.
A blocked tear duct can cause watery eyes.