🇬🇧🇨🇳 spine - 脊柱 : English Lesson

Meaning of "spine" ("脊柱"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Your spine is the long, bendy row of small bones running from your neck down your back that helps you stand up, sit, twist, and bend without flopping over like a cooked noodle.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I tried to touch my toes, and my spine replied, "We’ll send a postcard when we get there."

During yoga, my spine was stretching nicely while my face was quietly screaming for help.

The video game character can spin like a tornado; if I did that, my spine would become modern abstract art.

I did a cartwheel and my spine said, "Next time, please notify management before acrobatics."

Your spine is made of 33 little bones called vertebrae.

On a rainy road she slipped and felt a sharp hit along her spine. Her spine cried when she tried to bend. Her friend touched the spine, then the spine again, feeling the long bones in her back. He helped her stand, guiding her spine straight. The spine eased and she smiled with relief.

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This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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