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vein
The central image is a long, narrow channel or streak that carries something valuable or essential through a larger mass. Whether it is blood in a body or gold in a mountain, the word evokes a sense of an embedded pathway. When used metaphorically for style or mood ("in a similar vein"), it describes a consistent thread of thought or emotion. It suggests a flow that maintains a specific quality throughout a conversation or piece of writing. Unlike "style" or "tone," which can be broad, "vein" implies a specific, continuous current. It is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe the thematic direction of a discourse.
Countable when referring to an individual blood vessel in the arm or a specific streak of gold in a rock. Uncountable when describing a general mood or stylistic approach, as in 'speaking in a similar vein'.
意味
Any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system that carry blood toward the heart.
"The nurse struggled to find a suitable vein for the injection."
A distinct streak or layer of minerals within a rock, such as gold or quartz.
"The miners discovered a rich vein of silver running through the mountain."
A particular style, mood, or quality of expression.
"He continued his speech in a similar vein, focusing on the need for reform."