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cochlea

/ˈkɒk.lɪə/

Illustration cochlea - Image 1

noun

耳蜗

The complex, spirally coiled, tapered cavity of the inner ear in which sound vibrations are converted into nerve impulses.

Examples :

"The doctor explained that damage to my cochlea could affect my ability to hear clearly. "

医生解释说，我的耳蜗如果受损，可能会影响我清晰听声音的能力。

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Illustration cochlea - Image 1

noun

蜗螺，螺旋壳.

A spiral-shaped shell, especially that of a snail.

Examples :

"While walking on the beach, Emily found a beautiful, spiraled cochlea that had once been a snail's home. "

在沙滩上散步时，艾米丽发现了一个漂亮的螺旋状蜗螺，那是以前蜗牛的家。