chest
US /tʃɛst/
noun Target · B2 Sức khỏe
Definition
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The patient felt a sharp pain in his chest and called a doctor.
Word Family
NounNoun
chest gốc
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
chesty
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms
- thoraxthe middle region of the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen
- trunkthe main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
- cofferan ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
Collocations
- Easy feel a sudden sharp chest painto feel a sudden sharp chest pain, meaning to undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
- Medium lock tools in wooden storage chestto lock tools in wooden storage chest, meaning to fasten with a lock
- Hard amass an enormous corporate war chestto amass an enormous corporate war chest, meaning to collect or gather
- Very Hard keep strategic negotiation cards close to chestto continue or maintain in a specified condition regarding strategic negotiation cards close to chest
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.