人类血液中首次发现微塑料颗粒(14)

A recent study found that microplastics can latch on to the outer membranes of red blood cells and may limit their ability to transport oxygen. The particles have also been found in the placentas of pregnant women, and in pregnant rats they pass rapidly through the lungs into the hearts, brains and other organs of the foetuses.
最近的一项研究发现，微塑料可以附着在红细胞的外膜上，并可能限制其运输氧气的能力。在孕妇的胎盘中也发现了这些颗粒，而在怀孕的大鼠中，它们迅速通过肺部进入胎儿的心脏、大脑和其他器官。
latch on to
这个短语也可写成 latch onto。
1）表示“理解，懂得，领会（想法或某人的话）”，英文解释为“to understand an idea or what sb is saying”举个：
It was a difficult concept to grasp, but I soon latched on.
那是个难以弄明白的概念，但我很快就理解了。
2）表示“变得依附于”，英文解释为“to become attached to sb/sth”，如：antibodies that latch on to germs 依附于细菌的抗体。
3）表示“纠缠，缠住（某人）”，英文解释为“to join sb and stay in their company, especially when they would prefer you not to be with them.”
4）表示“对…产生浓厚的兴趣”，英文解释为“to develop a strong interest in sth”举个：
She always latches on to the latest craze.
她总是对最新时尚有浓厚的兴趣。
电影《冬日奇缘》（Winter"s Tale）中的一段非常浪漫的“情话”：“I don"t know how I ever latched on to someone like you,” but I sure hope I can keep you interested in me forever. I love you and will always be ture. 我不知道我怎么会喜欢上你这样的人，但我希望我能让你永远对我感兴趣。我爱你，永远都会。