x-ray
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IELTS
Definitions
n.
A type of high-energy electromagnetic radiation that can pass through the body, used to produce images of internal structures.
X射线;X光片
v.
To examine or photograph the inside of something using X-ray radiation.
用X光检查,照X光
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedxroot
+
-connector
+
raystem
=x-ray
Common Collocations
- 1.X-ray machineX光机
- 2.X-ray imageX光图像
- 3.take an X-ray拍X光
Example Sentences
- 1.
The radiologist ordered an X-ray to examine the patient's fractured ribs.
- 2.
X-rays revealed that the artifact contained hidden inscriptions beneath its surface.