intersegmental
adjective [ before noun ] specialized (also inter-segmental) uk/ˌɪn.tə.seɡˈmen.təl/ us/ˌɪn.t̬ɚ.seɡˈmen.t̬əl/
biology 节间的
between the segments (= parts) of an animal's body
An intersegmental membrane allows the body to move freely. 节间膜使身体能够自由移动。
The insect's abdomen is dark brown with pale intersegmental areas.
business （同一机构的）部门间的
between the segments (= parts) of an organization
They eliminated intersegmental revenues from the sales figures.
All intersegmental trading is carefully monitored. 所有的部门间交易都受到严格监控。
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- An intersegmental region connects the head with the thorax.
- The larva burrows in through an intersegmental membrane and emerges fully grown about three days later.
- The adults have a mid-green colour with darker green intersegmental markings.