a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens;
"the new cameras adjust the diaphragm automatically"
(anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration
a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix
electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves
双语例句
1. The diaphragm vibrates , thus setting the air around it in motion.
膜片振动,这使得周围的空气也动荡起来.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
2. The diaphragm draws air into the lungs.
横膈膜向下运动让空气进入肺部.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. A portion of the cardia is demonstrated above the diaphragm.
膈上发现部分贲门.
来自辞典例句
4. Gastric distention may also reduce lung volume by elevating the diaphragm.
胃胀使膈升高也会减少肺的容积.
来自辞典例句
5. It was a terylene diaphragm coated with a layer of aluminum.
它利用一个镀有铝层的涤纶膜片.
来自辞典例句
用作名词 (n.)
The diaphragm is between the chest and the abdomen. 横隔膜位于胸腔与腹部之间。
