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manifold

UK //ˈmænɪfəʊld//US //ˈmænɪfoʊld//

词源

源自中古英语 'manifold', 来自古英语 'manigfeald'(意为“多重的”),由 'manig'(多)和 '-feald'(折叠)组成。

noun

❶ 指具有多个部分或分支的复杂结构,常用于描述机械装置或数学中的多维空间。

“The engine's exhaust manifold distributes gases to the pipes.”

(发动机的排气歧管将气体分配到各个管道。)

“In mathematics, a manifold is a topological space that resembles Euclidean space.”

(在数学中,流形是一种类似于欧几里得空间的拓扑空间。)

同义词:multiple, various, diverse

adjective

❶ 形容事物具有多种形式、方面或特征,强调多样性和复杂性。

“The problem has manifold causes that need to be addressed.”

(这个问题有多种原因需要解决。)

“His manifold talents made him a valuable member of the team.”

(他的多种才能使他成为团队的宝贵成员。)

同义词:multifaceted, multitudinous, complex

verb

❶ 指将某物复制或多重化,通常用于技术或机械领域。

“The machine manifolds the document to create multiple copies.”

(这台机器将文件多重化以创建多个副本。)

“They manifolded the signal to ensure it reached all receivers.”

(他们将信号多重化以确保其到达所有接收器。)

同义词:replicate, duplicate, multiply

常见短语

manifold wisdom — 指极其丰富或多样的智慧,常用于形容某人或某事物的深刻见解。

“The ancient texts contain the manifold wisdom of generations.”

(古代文献包含了世代的多重智慧。)

manifold possibilities — 形容存在多种可能或选择,强调未来的不确定性或机会的多样性。

“The new technology opens up manifold possibilities for innovation.”

(这项新技术为创新开辟了多种可能性。)