(in vertebrates) the lower part of the alimentary canal from the end of the stomach to the anus (脊椎动物的)肠。 参见 large intestine, small intestine the contents of the intestine. 肠内物质。 [mass noun]loops of intestine. 肠道。 ■(especially in invertebrates) the whole alimentary canal from the mouth downward (尤指无脊椎动物的)肠管
派生 intestinal adjective 语源
late Middle English: from Latin intestinum, neuter of intestinus, from intus 'within'