groin

• 名词，指人体腹部与大腿相连的部位，即腹股沟；在建筑中，指两个拱顶相交形成的弧形边线，即拱棱或穹棱。

A noun referring to the area of the body where the abdomen meets the thigh, or in architecture, the curved edge formed by the intersection of two vaults.

1. Anatomical regionB2formalmedical

   The area of the body where the abdomen meets the thighs, on either side of the pubic bone.

   腹股沟

   • He felt a sharp pain in his groin after the workout.
   • The doctor examined the patient's groin for a hernia.
   • Injuries to the groin are common in sports like soccer.

   同义词inguen

2. Architecture termC1formaltechnical

   The edge formed by the intersection of two vaults in a ceiling or roof.

   拱棱

   • The cathedral's ceiling features intricate groin vaults.
   • The architect designed a groin to support the roof structure.
   • Stone groins were used in medieval buildings for stability.

• 动词，指击中某人的腹股沟部位；在建筑中指在材料上开槽或刻槽。

A verb meaning to hit or strike someone in the groin area, or to provide with a groin (as in architecture).

1. To build a groinC2formal

   To construct a small, narrow structure (groin) built out into the water from a beach to prevent erosion or trap sand.

   建造丁坝

   • The coastal engineers decided to groin the shoreline to protect the beach.
   • They are planning to groin the area to reduce sand loss.
   • The city council voted to groin the eroding coastline.