brain cell

• 大脑中的神经元或神经细胞，通过电信号和化学信号处理并传递信息；非正式用法中也指智力或脑力的一个单位。

A neuron or nerve cell found in the brain that processes and transmits information through electrical and chemical signals; also used informally to refer to a unit of intelligence or mental capacity.

1. NeuronB2formal

   A specialized cell in the brain that transmits nerve impulses and processes information.

   神经元

   • Each brain cell communicates with thousands of others.
   • Damage to brain cells can affect memory and movement.
   • Scientists are studying how brain cells regenerate.

2. Intelligence or mental capacityB2slang

   Used humorously or informally to refer to a unit of intelligence or mental ability.

   脑细胞

   • I think I lost a brain cell after reading that confusing article.
   • He doesn't have a single brain cell left after that long night.
   • Use your last brain cell to figure this out.