any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying mainly oxygen-depleted blood towards the heart
静脉。比较<Bold>ARTERY</Bold>.
(in general and figurative use)a blood vessel
(普通用语或比喻用法)血管
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he felt the adrenalin course through his veins .他能感觉到全身血管中涌动着一股兴奋之情。
(in plants)a slender rib running through a leaf or bract, typically dividing or branching, and containing a vascular bundle
(植物)叶脉。
(in insects)a hardened branching rib that forms part of the supporting framework of a wing, consisting of an extension of the tracheal system; a nervure
(昆虫)翅脉。
a streak or stripe of a different colour in wood, marble, cheese, etc.
(木材、大理石、奶酪等的)纹理,纹。
a fracture in rock containing a deposit of minerals or ore and typically having an extensive course underground
矿脉。
〈喻〉 (特性或其他抽象物的)起源;来源
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he managed to tap into the thick vein of discontent to his own advantage .他设法为一己之利利用激烈的不满情绪。
[in sing.] a distinctive quality, style, or tendency
特色,倾向,气质
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he closes his article in a somewhat humorous vein .他以多少有点幽默的语气结束了文章。
"Middle English: from Old French