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olfactory nerves

嗅觉神经,嗅神经,芳香神经

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n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Anatomy.

    • : either one of the first pair of cranial nerves, consisting of sensory fibers that conduct to the brain the impulses from the mucous membranes of the nose.

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  • Perhaps SARS-CoV-2 could breach the skull by climbing along the olfactory nerve, which carries smells from the nose directly to the brain, some researchers thought.

  • Few have the nerve to call him and he's usually pleased when an old friend does.

  • Then he lost his nerve and decided to live after all, and I called for help.

  • “But bringing it to New York was a bit nerve-wracking,” he admits.

  • For anyone—not just a fan—the first time performing on camera can be nerve wracking.

  • She was a perky redhead of about 30 with lively blue eyes, a petite figure, and lots of nerve.

  • It was Carmena, every nerve of her loyal nature on the alert to baffle this pursuer of Alessandro and Ramona.

  • To add point to this success, he knew that the victor of Montebello was straining every nerve to gain this very prize.

  • I hadn't the nerve to stand there and tell her she'd never see her father again this side of the pearly gates.

  • It was a hair-raising problem, too, and called for every ounce of nerve and every particle of skill the boy possessed.

  • This time it was really Mr. Bills, and Mrs. Biggs went out to meet him, while Eloise felt every nerve quiver with dread.