B2 noun ニュートラル

artery

/ˈɑːrtəri/

An artery is a muscular-walled tube forming part of the circulation system by which blood (mainly that which has been oxygenated) is conveyed from the heart to all parts of the body. Metaphorically, it refers to a major route in a network, such as a main road or river, that is vital for transportation or communication.

例文

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1

The main artery into the city was completely blocked by a parade this afternoon.

The primary road leading into the city center was obstructed by a public procession today.

2

The surgeon worked meticulously to repair the damaged coronary artery.

The specialist doctor performed careful surgery to fix the injured blood vessel near the heart.

3

I live right on a main artery, so the traffic noise is constant.

My home is located on a very busy major road, resulting in continuous noise from cars.

語族

名詞
artery
副詞
arterially
形容詞
arterial
関連
arteriole
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覚え方のコツ

Remember the letter 'A': Arteries carry blood 'Away' from the heart.

クイックテスト

The city's transport ______ was shut down for repairs, causing massive traffic jams.

正解!

正解は: artery

例文

1

The main artery into the city was completely blocked by a parade this afternoon.

everyday

The primary road leading into the city center was obstructed by a public procession today.

2

The surgeon worked meticulously to repair the damaged coronary artery.

formal

The specialist doctor performed careful surgery to fix the injured blood vessel near the heart.

3

I live right on a main artery, so the traffic noise is constant.

informal

My home is located on a very busy major road, resulting in continuous noise from cars.

4

Research indicates that the hardening of the arteries can lead to significant cardiovascular issues.

academic

Scientific studies show that the stiffening of blood vessels can cause serious heart-related health problems.

5

This railway line serves as the commercial artery of the northern province.

business

This specific train track acts as the most important transport route for trade in the north.

語族

名詞
artery
副詞
arterially
形容詞
arterial
関連
arteriole

よく使う組み合わせ

blocked artery a blood vessel that is obstructed
major artery a primary road or important blood vessel
coronary artery an artery supplying blood to the heart
main artery the most important transport route in a system
arterial road a high-capacity urban road

よく使うフレーズ

hardening of the arteries

a condition where the vessels become stiff (atherosclerosis)

main artery of the city

the most important road for traffic flow in a city

vital artery

a crucial connection or transport link

よく混同される語

artery vs vein

Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins carry blood toward the heart.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'artery' when referring to biological blood vessels or major transportation routes. It implies a high volume of flow or critical importance to a system.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'artery' for any small road, but it should only be used for major, high-traffic routes. Biologically, do not confuse it with 'vein' which has a different function.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Remember the letter 'A': Arteries carry blood 'Away' from the heart.

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語源

Derived from the Latin 'arteria' and the Greek 'artēria', meaning 'windpipe' or 'vessel', originally thought to carry air.

文法パターン

Countable noun Plural form: arteries Often used with adjectives like 'major', 'main', or 'blocked'
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文化的な背景

In urban planning, 'arterial' classifications are used globally to manage traffic hierarchy in cities.

クイックテスト

The city's transport ______ was shut down for repairs, causing massive traffic jams.

正解!

正解は: artery

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C1

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C1

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C1

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proscriber

C1

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triprehendful

C1

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C1

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C1

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