mid-15c., from Middle French circulation or directly from Latin circulationem (nominative circulatio), noun of action from past participle stem of circulare "to form a circle," from circulus "small ring" (see circle (n.)). Used of blood first by William Harvey, 1620s.
双语例句
1. Massage is used to relax muscles, relieve stress and improve the circulation.
按摩可以使肌肉放松，缓解压力和促进血液循环。
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2. The supply of money in circulation was drastically reduced overnight.
流通领域的货币供应量一夜骤减。
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3. Circulation is much more sluggish in the feet than in the hands.
脚部的循环比手部的循环缓慢得多。
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4. Lemon juice can help to prevent economy-class syndrome by improving blood circulation.
柠檬汁能够改善血液循环，有助于预防经济舱综合征。
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5. The combination of sex and treachery proved a copper-bottomed circulation booster.
