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respiration

英/ɹˌɛspɪɹˈeɪʃən/
美/ˌɹɛspɝˈeɪʃən/
01n.

呼吸, 一口气, 呼吸作用

the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs; a single complete act of breathing in and out

02n.

呼吸作用