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orifice

/ˈɔrəfəs/

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1 · n.

an opening in a body or object

孔口；体腔开口

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The doctor checked whether the small orifice was blocked.
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医生检查了那个小孔是否被堵住。
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Pronunciation: /ˈɔrəfəs/

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