vein /veɪn/ CET6 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-COUNT Your veins are the thin tubes in your body through which your blood flows toward your heart. Compare . 静脉

  例：

  Many veins are found just under the skin.

  许多静脉就在皮肤下面。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT Something that is written or spoken in a particular vein is written or spoken in that style or mood. 风格; 语气

  例：

  It is one of his finest works in a lighter vein.

  这是他使用了较为轻盈的风格的最佳作品之一。

• 3. 

  N-COUNT A vein of a particular quality is evidence of that quality that someone often shows in their behaviour or work. 迹象

  例：

  A rich vein of humour runs through the book.

  幽默的痕迹遍布全书。

• 4. 

  N-COUNT The veins on a leaf are the thin lines on it. 叶脉

  例：

  ...the serrated edges and veins of the feathery leaves.

  …这些羽状树叶的锯齿形边缘和叶脉。