tissue
tissue — 名詞
1. In animals and plants, a group of similar cells that join together to perform a
組織
動植物體內由相似細胞構成的結構
In animals and plants, a group of similar cells that join together to perform a particular function, such as muscle tissue helping the body move or leaf tissue carrying out photosynthesis.
Dr. Adisa examined the heart tissue under a microscope to check for signs of infection.
Adisa 醫生用顯微鏡檢查心臟組織，尋找感染的跡象。
heart tissue + examined under a microscope
Researchers in Tokyo grew new skin tissue in a laboratory to help treat burn patients.
東京的研究人員在實驗室培育出新的皮膚組織，用以幫助燒傷患者復原。
new skin tissue + grown in a laboratory
Muscle tissue contains special proteins that allow it to stretch and contract during exercise.
肌肉組織含有特殊的蛋白質，使其能夠在運動時伸縮。
Apinya studied plant tissue samples to learn how the crops resist common diseases.
Apinya 研究植物組織樣本，以了解這些作物如何抵抗常見病害。
- cellular material
broader, more technical term for the substance cells are made of
- cells
even more basic unit; tissue is made of cells, not a synonym per se
- fibre
narrower; refers to thread-like structures within certain tissues
用法筆記
In biology, 'tissue' is usually uncountable when referring to a general type (e.g., 'bone tissue', 'scar tissue'), but becomes countable when talking about different kinds (e.g., 'the various tissues of the body').
常見錯誤
2. A small square of soft paper intended to be used once — for wiping the nose, rem
面紙
用來擦鼻子或清潔的一次性軟紙
A small square of soft paper intended to be used once — for wiping the nose, removing makeup, or cleaning small spills — and then thrown away.
Sayaka sneezed three times and reached for a tissue from the box on her desk.
Sayaka 打了三次噴嚏，伸手從桌上的面紙盒抽了一張面紙。
reached for a tissue + common everyday action
The waiter handed Diego a tissue when he noticed the coffee stain on his shirt.
服務生注意到 Diego 襯衫上的咖啡漬，遞給他一張面紙。
handed someone a tissue
Wren always keeps a packet of tissues in her bag during allergy season.
Wren 在過敏季節總是在包包裡放一包面紙。
Asher gently wiped his daughter's tears with a soft tissue and gave her a hug.
Asher 輕輕用柔軟的面紙擦去女兒的眼淚，然後給了她一個擁抱。
- facial tissue
more formal or product-label term for the same item
- Kleenex
a common brand name used generically, especially in American English
- handkerchief
a reusable cloth version, opposite in being washable rather than disposable
用法筆記
A 'tissue' (sense 2) is always disposable and made of paper, unlike a 'handkerchief' which is usually made of cloth and washed after use. In American English, 'Kleenex' is a common brand name that people often use to mean any facial tissue.
常見錯誤
3. Very thin, light paper that is used mainly to wrap fragile or valuable items, su
薄紙
用來包裹易碎品的輕薄紙張
Very thin, light paper that is used mainly to wrap fragile or valuable items, such as glassware, gifts, or clothing, in order to prevent them from being scratched or broken.
Christopher carefully wrapped each wine glass in white tissue paper before packing it.
Christopher 在打包前，仔細地用白色薄紙包好每個酒杯。
wrapped in tissue paper + key collocation
The boutique folded the silk scarf in tissue paper and placed it inside a gift box.
那間精品店把絲巾摺好放入薄紙中，再放進禮盒。
folded in tissue paper
Tara used several layers of tissue paper to cushion the ceramic vase during the move.
Tara 用了好幾層薄紙來襯墊那個陶瓷花瓶，以防搬動時撞壞。
Naoko unwrapped the small glass figurine and found it covered in sheets of pink tissue paper.
Naoko 拆開那個小玻璃雕像時，發現它被幾張粉紅色的薄紙包著。
- tissue paper
the full compound form, preferred when clarity matters
- wrapping paper
broader category; 'tissue paper' is a specific type of wrapping paper
用法筆記
To avoid confusion with sense 2 (facial tissue), speakers often say 'tissue paper' explicitly for this meaning. 'Tissue paper' is much thinner than wrapping paper used for gifts.