island
/ˈaɪlənd/noun
1- a piece of land surrounded by water岛, 岛屿。
1.1
- figurative a thing resembling an island, especially in being isolated, detached, or surrounded in some way〈喻〉岛状物; 孤立体：
the university is the last island of democracy in this country.
这所大学是该国最后的一个民主孤岛。
1.2
- a free-standing kitchen cupboard unit with a worktop, allowing access from all sides岛式（厨房）操作台。
1.3
- Anatomy a detached portion of tissue or group of cells【剖】岛; 脑岛; 胰岛。比较ISLET.
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