umbilical [ʌm'bɪlɪkəl]

例句:

• I will never forget all you've done for me, but it's time to cut the umbilical cord.
  我永世难忘你为我所做的一切，但现在到了我自立的时候了。
  
• The referendum will bring Puerto Rico one step closer to cutting the island's umbilical cord to the United States.
  这次全民公决将会促使波多黎各进一步摆脱对美国的依靠。
  
• The gut returns to the abdomen from the base of the umbilical cord.
  肠管从脐带底部回到腹腔.
  
• Umbilical cords are being preserved against future, personal need.
  来自SA
• He and she were linked by this hypothetical umbilical cord.
  来自NEWYORKER
• Charge comes via an electrical umbilical cord,' ie.
  来自SA