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roundness

UK //ˈraʊndnəs//US //ˈraʊndnəs//

词源

源自中古英语 roundenesse,由 round(圆形)+ -ness(名词后缀)构成,最早可追溯至古英语 rund(圆形)。

noun

❶ 指物体形状的圆形程度或状态,描述某物没有棱角、边缘平滑且接近完美的圆形。

“The roundness of the moon fascinated the children.”

(月亮的圆润形状让孩子们着迷。)

“She admired the perfect roundness of the pearl.”

(她赞叹珍珠完美的圆润形状。)

❶ 比喻事物或概念的完整性和和谐性,常用于描述声音、风格或感觉的圆润流畅。

“The roundness of her voice added warmth to the song.”

(她嗓音的圆润为歌曲增添了温暖感。)

“The roundness of the argument convinced the audience.”

(论证的圆满性说服了听众。)

同义词:circularity, sphericity, globularity, fullness, smoothness

常见短语

perfect roundness — 形容某物具有极其精确或理想的圆形状态,常用于科学、艺术或日常赞美。

“The jeweler praised the diamond's perfect roundness.”

(珠宝商称赞这颗钻石的完美圆度。)

lack of roundness — 指物体形状不够圆润或有缺陷,可能影响功能或美观。

“The lack of roundness in the wheel caused uneven movement.”

(轮子不够圆导致运动不平稳。)