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deformations

UK //ˌdiːfɔːˈmeɪʃənz//US //ˌdifɔrˈmeɪʃənz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'deformatio',由 'de-'(表示否定或逆转)和 'forma'(形状)组成,意为形状的改变或扭曲。

noun

❶ 指物体形状或结构的改变,通常由外力或压力引起,可能是暂时的或永久的。

“The deformations in the metal were caused by extreme heat.”

(金属的变形是由极端高温引起的。)

“The bridge showed significant deformations after the earthquake.”

(地震后,桥梁出现了明显的变形。)

❶ 在生物学中,指生物体或其部分形态的异常变化,可能是疾病或发育问题导致的。

“Genetic mutations can lead to deformations in the limbs.”

(基因突变可能导致四肢的畸形。)

“The doctor noted several deformations in the patient's spine.”

(医生注意到患者脊柱有几处畸形。)

同义词:distortions, alterations, misshapenness

常见短语

plastic deformations — 指材料在受力后发生的永久性形状改变,无法恢复到原始状态。

“The metal exhibited plastic deformations under heavy load.”

(金属在重负荷下表现出塑性变形。)

elastic deformations — 指材料在受力后暂时改变形状,当外力移除后能恢复原状。

“Rubber bands show elastic deformations when stretched.”

(橡皮筋在拉伸时表现出弹性变形。)