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thorax

торакс

Meaning of thorax

living beings insects noun

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EN-UK/ˈθɔːræks/
EN-US/ˈθɔɹæks/
RU[tɐˈraks]
thorax
thorax - торакс
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thorax with Russian translation

thorax usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The insect's thorax supports its legs.

Торакс насекомого поддерживает ноги.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Its thorax is between head and abdomen.

Торакс находится между головой и брюшком.

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thorax belongs to the topic "Insects". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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thorax synonyms

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thorax
точный анатомический термин для средней части тела у насекомых (между головой и брюшком)
chest
общее слово для передней верхней части туловища у позвоночных; в разговорной речи иногда употребляется вместо «торакс» для насекомых, но менее точно
thoracic segment
термин для отдельного сегмента торакса; более описательный, чем «торакс» как целое
trunk
в зоологии и медицине — туловище (грудь + брюшко); в некоторых контекстах может покрывать и торакс как часть туловища
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🇬🇧en

точный анатомический термин для средней части тела у насекомых (между головой и брюшком)

B2Often

Examine the thorax for the arrangement of the legs and wings.

🇬🇧en

общее слово для передней верхней части туловища у позвоночных; в разговорной речи иногда употребляется вместо «торакс» для насекомых, но менее точно

B2Very Often

He felt a pain in his chest after the fall.

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🇬🇧en
thoracic segment

термин для отдельного сегмента торакса; более описательный, чем «торакс» как целое

B2Rarely

Count the thoracic segments to determine the developmental stage of the larva.

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🇬🇧en
trunk

в зоологии и медицине — туловище (грудь + брюшко); в некоторых контекстах может покрывать и торакс как часть туловища

B2Often

The elephant's trunk of the body (torso) is massive compared with a small mammal's.

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What does thorax mean?

living beings insects noun

How do you pronounce thorax?

thorax is pronounced as /ˈθɔːræks/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is thorax used in a sentence?

The insect's thorax supports its legs. Translation: Торакс насекомого поддерживает ноги.

Is thorax part of Insects vocabulary?

Yes, thorax (торакс) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is thorax part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, thorax (торакс) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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