respiration
noun [ U ] uk/ˌres.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌres.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
(breathing)
biology formal or specialized呼吸
breathing
Her respiration was slow and difficult. 她呼吸缓慢、吃力。
The diaphragm is the principal muscle of respiration. 膈膜是主要的呼吸肌。
See also: artificial respiration
(in cells)
biology specialized呼吸作用
changes that allow gas exchange within cells