脉络

màiluò

HSK 7

脉络 — màiluò

1. arteries and veins; network of blood vessels; vascular system (of a plant or animal)

   医生在手术中仔细观察了患者的脉络，确定没有大出血。 yīshēng zài shǒushù zhōng zǐxìguānchá le huànzhě de màiluò quèdìng méiyǒu dàchūxuè — During the operation the doctor carefully examined the patient's vascular network and confirmed there was no major bleeding.

2. (fig.) fabric; underlying structure; overall context (e.g., social fabric, narrative structure)

   要理解这场改革的影响，必须把握其背后的脉络和历史原因。 yào lǐjiě zhèchǎng gǎigé de yǐngxiǎng bìxū bǎwò qí bèihòu de màiluò hé lìshǐ yuányīn — To understand the impact of this reform you must grasp its underlying context and historical causes.