jugular

• 与颈部或咽喉有关的；常隐喻指关键的或易受攻击的部位。

Relating to the neck or throat; often used metaphorically to describe a critical or vulnerable point.

1. Relating to the neck or throatC1formal

   Pertaining to or situated in the area of the neck or throat.

   颈部的

   • The jugular vein is a major blood vessel in the neck.
   • He suffered a jugular injury during the accident.
   • The doctor examined the jugular region for swelling.

   同义词cervicalpharyngeal

• 名词，指颈部的主要大静脉之一，将头部血液回流至心脏；也可比喻为关键或易受攻击的弱点。

A noun referring to either one of the major veins in the neck that return blood from the head to the heart, or metaphorically to a vital or vulnerable point that can be exploited in an attack.

1. Jugular veinB2formalmedical

   Any of several large veins in the neck that carry blood from the head back to the heart.

   颈静脉

   • The surgeon carefully avoided the jugular during the operation.
   • Blood was drawn from his jugular for testing.
   • Pressure on the jugular can affect blood flow to the brain.

2. Vulnerable pointC1informal

   A critical or vulnerable part of something, often used in the context of an attack or strategy.

   要害

   • The politician went for the jugular in the debate, attacking his opponent's weakest point.
   • In negotiations, they always aim for the jugular to gain an advantage.
   • The journalist's question struck at the jugular of the company's reputation.

   同义词soft spotvulnerabilityweak pointweak spot