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preemie

/pree-mee/US // ˈpri mi //UK // (ˈpriːmɪ) //

早产儿,早产婴儿

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Informal.

    • : an infant born prematurely; a preterm.

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Examples

  • Eventually, after confirming that there was enough oxygen to keep the preemies breathing for at least 48 hours, officials let them stay where they were.

  • These delicate preemies are frequently born weighing less than 2 pounds.

  • The preemie makes a fist and, summoning all his strength, punches through the glass case of his incubator.