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dividers

UK //dɪˈvaɪdəz//US //dɪˈvaɪdərz//

词源

源自动词 divide(分隔)加工具后缀 -er,最早记录于15世纪,指用于分割的工具。

noun

❶ 一种用于分隔或测量距离的工具,通常由两个可调节的金属尖头组成,常用于制图或木工。

“The architect used dividers to measure the exact distance on the blueprint.”

(建筑师用分规在蓝图上测量精确距离。)

“She adjusted the dividers to mark equal spaces on the wooden board.”

(她调整分规在木板上标出等距的位置。)

❶ 用于分隔空间或物品的物理隔断,如书架隔板或道路分隔栏。

“The library installed new dividers between study tables for privacy.”

(图书馆在学习桌之间安装了新的隔板以保护隐私。)

“Road dividers prevent cars from crossing into oncoming traffic.”

(道路分隔栏防止车辆驶入对向车道。)

同义词:compasses, separators, partitions

常见短语

adjustable dividers — 指可调节间距的分规或分隔工具,常用于需要灵活测量的场景。

“The adjustable dividers allowed him to switch between different measurements easily.”

(可调分规让他能轻松切换不同测量尺寸。)