adrenaline: [20] The hormone adrenaline is secreted by glands just above the kidneys. From their position these are called the ‘adrenal glands’ [19], a term based on Latin rēnes ‘kidney’, which has also given English renal [17] and (via Old French) the now obsolete reins ‘kidneys’ [14]. The discovery of adrenaline and the coining of its name are both disputed: they may have been the work of Dr Jokichi Takamine or of Dr Norton L. Wilson.
adrenaline (n.)
also Adrenalin (trademark name), coined 1901 by Japanese chemist Jokichi Takamine (1853-1922), who discovered it, from Modern Latin adrenal (see adrenal) + chemical suffix -ine (2). Adrenaline rush was in use c. 1970.
双语例句
1. The applause acted on her like a shot of adrenaline.
掌声犹如给她注射了一支强心剂.
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2. He felt a surge of pure adrenaline as he won the race.
他赢得比赛时感到一阵激动.
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3. We'll start with a bit of dancing to get the adrenaline going.
我们先跳一下舞热热身.
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4. The center of these glands manufactures adrenaline.
这些腺的中心分泌肾上腺素.
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5. The adrenaline was coursing through his system.
