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;
"thirty respirations per minute"
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
respiration的用法和样例:
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用作名词 (n.)
He was using his accessory muscles of respiration. 他在用呼吸辅助肌进行呼吸。
Respiration is difficult at great heights. 在很高的高原上呼吸很困难。