respiration

中英词典：respiration

1. 名词

respiration [ˌrɛspəˈreɪʃən] (n.)

1. 呼吸；呼吸作用
2. 呼吸；吸气
3. 呼吸；气息

2. 形容词

respiratory [rɪsˈpɪrətɔːri] (adj.)

1. 呼吸的

3. 词语辨析

respiration 和 breathing 都指人和动物的呼吸，但 respiration 更强调生物体内的化学反应过程，包括氧气的吸入和二氧化碳的排出，而 breathing 则指呼吸的机械过程。

4. 词汇扩充

1. artificial respiration 人工呼吸
2. respiratory system 呼吸系统
3. respiratory infection 呼吸道感染
4. respiratory distress 呼吸窘迫
5. respiratory rate 呼吸频率

5. 近义词

1. breathing 呼吸
2. inhalation 吸入
3. exhalation 呼气
4. ventilation 通风

6. 反义词

1. apnea 呼吸暂停
2. asphyxia 窒息

7. 柯林斯词典解释

respiration (noun)

1. the process by which plants and animals take in and utilize oxygen and release carbon dioxide and water, typically with the intake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide being balanced in the respiration process.

2. the sum total of the physical and chemical processes in an organism by which oxygen is conveyed to tissues and cells, and the oxidation products, carbon dioxide and water, are given off.

3. the act of breathing; inhalation and exhalation of air; breathing.

来源：《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

8. 牛津词典解释

respiration (noun)

1. the process of breathing in and out

2. a single breath

3. (biology) the process of converting glucose into energy in cells, usually with the intake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide

来源：《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》

9. 用法

Respiration 是一个可数名词，可以作为主语或宾语。

常见的动词搭配有：affect, assist, control, facilitate, improve, inhibit, monitor, regulate, stimulate, stop, etc.

10. 相关例句

1. Exercise increases respiration rate.
2. Regular deep respiration can help reduce stress.
3. The increased respiration indicated a higher metabolic rate.
4. She was struggling for respiration after running the marathon.
5. Respiration is a vital process for all living organisms.
6. The doctor performed artificial respiration on the drowning victim.
7. He had difficulty in respiration due to a respiratory infection.
8. The respiratory system consists of the lungs and airways.
9. Smoking can cause various respiratory diseases.
10. The patient was experiencing respiratory distress.
11. The respiratory rate should be monitored closely in critically ill patients.
12. Inhalation is the process of breathing in.
13. Exhalation is the process of breathing out.
14. Ventilation is important for maintaining air quality.
15. Apnea is a temporary cessation of respiration.
16. Asphyxia can result from a lack of oxygen during respiration.
17. The doctor instructed the patient on proper breathing techniques.
18. Yoga emphasizes the connection between breath and respiration.
19. Deep breathing exercises can enhance respiration.
20. Respiration is regulated by the respiratory center in the brain.