vein

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

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

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

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

...the serrated edges and veins of the feathery leaves. …这些羽状树叶的锯齿形边缘和叶脉。