ciliate

• 形容具有纤毛（细小的毛状结构）的，常用于生物学语境。

Describes something that has cilia, which are tiny hair-like structures, often used in biological contexts.

1. C1formalscientific

   Of or relating to cilia, which are tiny hair-like structures projecting from the surface of a cell.

   纤毛的

   • The ciliate cells line the respiratory tract and help move mucus.
   • Ciliate movement is essential for certain single-celled organisms.
   • The microscope revealed a ciliate surface on the protozoan.

   同义词cilialciliary

2. Relating to eyelashesC2formalmedical

   Of or relating to the human eyelash.

   睫毛的

   • The ciliate margin of the eyelid protects the eye from debris.
   • Ciliate infections can sometimes affect the eyelash follicles.
   • The doctor examined the ciliate region for signs of inflammation.

   同义词ciliary

3. Having hair-like projectionsC1formalscientific

   Having a margin or fringe of hairlike projections, often used in botany and zoology.

   具纤毛的

   • The leaf has a ciliate edge, with tiny hairs along the margin.
   • Many ciliate organisms use their projections for feeding and locomotion.
   • The ciliate fringe on the insect's leg helps it grip surfaces.

   同义词ciliatedfringedhairypilosepubescent

• 名词，指纤毛虫，一类以体表纤毛为运动或摄食器官的单细胞原生动物；也指有纤毛的生物或结构。

A noun referring to a type of protozoan characterized by the presence of cilia, which are microscopic hair-like appendages extending from the cell surface used for movement and feeding.

1. Protozoan with ciliaC1formalscientific

   A single-celled organism belonging to the phylum Ciliophora, characterized by the presence of hair-like structures called cilia on its surface, used for movement and feeding.

   纤毛虫

   • Paramecium is a well-known example of a ciliate.
   • Ciliates are often found in freshwater environments.
   • The ciliate uses its cilia to sweep food particles into its mouth.

   同义词ciliophoran