🔹单词

apnea
音标：/ˈæp.ni.ə/
发音：👉 听读音
音似：“阿普尼娅”

🔹词性

名词 (noun)

🔹词义

apnea = 暂时性呼吸暂停

a temporary stop in breathing, especially during sleep.

医学上常见的类型：

• sleep apnea → 睡眠呼吸暂停症
• apneic episode → 呼吸暂停发作

📌 重点：不是持续停止，而是短暂的暂停。

🔹例句

1. He was diagnosed with sleep apnea and needs a CPAP machine.
   　他被诊断出患有睡眠呼吸暂停症，需要使用呼吸机。
2. Apnea can be dangerous if it occurs frequently during sleep.
   　如果在睡眠中频繁发生呼吸暂停，可能会很危险。
3. The diver held his breath in a state of voluntary apnea.
   　潜水员处于自愿屏气状态。

🔹相关词

🔹记忆小贴士

🔹 记住 apnea = a + pnea（呼吸）

a- = “无” / pnea = “呼吸” → “无呼吸 / 呼吸暂停”