/ˈɑ:təri ||; ˈɑrtərɪ/noun [C] (plural arteries) one of the tubes which take blood from the heart to other parts of the body 动脉 ☞Look at carotid artery and vein. 参看 carotid artery 及 vein。 ☞picture at circulation 见 circulation 插图 ➔arterial /ɑ:ˈtɪəriəl ||; ɑrˈtɪrɪəl/ adj arterial blood/disease 动脉血；动脉疾病