B2 noun 正式

endocrine

/ˈɛndəkrɪn/

The endocrine system is a network of glands that produce and release hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate body functions. These functions include metabolism, growth, development, and reproduction.

例句

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1

Maintaining a healthy diet is crucial for keeping your endocrine system functioning properly.

Maintaining a healthy diet is crucial for keeping your endocrine system functioning properly.

2

The study investigated how environmental toxins act as endocrine disruptors in marine life.

The study investigated how environmental toxins act as endocrine disruptors in marine life.

3

I'm heading to the doctor to get some endocrine tests done because my energy levels are low.

I'm heading to the doctor to get some endocrine tests done because my energy levels are low.

词族

名词
endocrinology
副词
endocrinally
形容词
endocrine
相关
endocrinologist
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记忆技巧

Remember 'Endo' means 'Inside' (secreting inside the blood), and 'Crine' means 'to separate/secrete'. Think of internal secretions.

快速测验

The _____ system is responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism and growth.

正确!

正确答案是: endocrine

例句

1

Maintaining a healthy diet is crucial for keeping your endocrine system functioning properly.

everyday

Maintaining a healthy diet is crucial for keeping your endocrine system functioning properly.

2

The study investigated how environmental toxins act as endocrine disruptors in marine life.

formal

The study investigated how environmental toxins act as endocrine disruptors in marine life.

3

I'm heading to the doctor to get some endocrine tests done because my energy levels are low.

informal

I'm heading to the doctor to get some endocrine tests done because my energy levels are low.

4

Advanced research in endocrine physiology has led to better treatments for diabetes and thyroid issues.

academic

Advanced research in endocrine physiology has led to better treatments for diabetes and thyroid issues.

5

The healthcare startup focuses on digital solutions for patients with chronic endocrine conditions.

business

The healthcare startup focuses on digital solutions for patients with chronic endocrine conditions.

词族

名词
endocrinology
副词
endocrinally
形容词
endocrine
相关
endocrinologist

常见搭配

endocrine system endocrine system
endocrine gland endocrine gland
endocrine disruptor endocrine disruptor
endocrine disorder endocrine disorder
endocrine therapy endocrine therapy

常用短语

endocrine response

endocrine response

endocrine signaling

endocrine signaling

endocrine function

endocrine function

容易混淆的词

endocrine vs exocrine

Endocrine glands secrete directly into the blood, while exocrine glands use ducts (like sweat or saliva).

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使用说明

The word is almost always used as an adjective modifying a noun (like 'system' or 'gland') in medical or biological discussions. It rarely stands alone as a noun in modern English except when referring collectively to the system.

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常见错误

Learners sometimes use 'hormone' as an adjective where 'endocrine' is more technically accurate (e.g., 'hormone system' vs 'endocrine system').

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记忆技巧

Remember 'Endo' means 'Inside' (secreting inside the blood), and 'Crine' means 'to separate/secrete'. Think of internal secretions.

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词源

Derived from the Greek 'endon' (within) and 'krinein' (to separate or secrete).

语法模式

Attributive adjective Non-countable No comparative or superlative forms

快速测验

The _____ system is responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism and growth.

正确!

正确答案是: endocrine

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