IELTS Vocabulary

sympathetic

/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

Chinese meaning: 交感神经的

The sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for physical activity.

交感神经系统使身体为体力活动做好准备。

Stress activates the sympathetic response, increasing heart rate.

压力激活交感反应,使心率加快。

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