larynx
UK/'læriŋks/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
The hollow muscular organ in the throat that contains the vocal cords and controls breathing and sound production.
喉，喉头
Root Breakdown
Loanwordlarynxother
=larynx
Example Sentences
- 1.
The doctor examined her larynx with a special scope to check for any problems.
- 2.
Damage to the larynx can permanently affect a person's ability to speak clearly.
- 3.
The singer's larynx was injured during the performance, but she continued singing.