axis

['æksis]

n.轴, 中枢

例句与用法:

The earth turns (ie rotates) on its axis once every 24 hours.

地球每24小时自转一圈。

A wheel revolves round/on its axis.

轮子是绕轴旋转的。

In computer graphics, turning all or part of a display image180 degrees about an axis in the plane of the display surface.

在计算机制图技术中,显示图象的全部或一部分对显示面所在平面中某个轴线翻转180度的处理方法。

Does the earth rotate on an axis?

地球是绕轴旋转的吗?

词形变化:

名词复数: axes |

详细释义:

n.[C]

1. 轴; 轴线

The earth's axis is titled at an angle of about 231.

地轴倾斜成约二百三十一度角。

2. (植物的)主茎

3. (透镜的)光轴

4. (画面的)中心线

5. 核心, 中心

Full employment is the axis of their campaign.

充分就业是他们竞选活动的核心。

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