cartilage
noun /ˈkɑːtɪlɪdʒ/
/ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/
[uncountable, countable]- enlarge imagethe strong white tissue that is important in supporting and connecting parts of the body, and especially in joints to prevent the bones rubbing against each other
软骨 - I’ve damaged the cartilage in my knee.
我的膝盖软骨受损了。
词源late Middle English: from French, from Latin cartilago, cartilagin-. - I’ve damaged the cartilage in my knee.