transcription, транскрипция: [ veɪn ]
( veins)
1.
Your veins are the thin tubes in your body through which your blood flows towards your heart. Compare artery .
Many veins are found just under the skin.
N-COUNT : usu pl
see also varicose vein
2.
Something that is written or spoken in a particular vein is written or spoken in that style or mood.
It is one of his finest works in a lighter vein...
N-COUNT : usu sing , with supp , usu adj N
3.
A vein of a particular quality is evidence of that quality which someone often shows in their behaviour or work.
This Spanish drama has a vein of black humour running through it.
N-COUNT : usu sing , with supp
4.
A vein of a particular metal or mineral is a layer of it lying in rock.
...a rich and deep vein of limestone.
= seam
N-COUNT : N of n
5.
The veins on a leaf are the thin lines on it.
...the serrated edges and veins of the feathery leaves.
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