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wavelength

UK //ˈweɪvleŋθ//US //ˈweɪvleŋθ//

词源

由wave(波)和length(长度)组合而成,最早记录于19世纪中期,用于描述物理波动现象。

noun

❶ 物理学中指波的长度,即波峰到相邻波峰或波谷到相邻波谷的距离,用于描述光、声波等波动现象的特性。

“Different colors of light have different wavelengths.”

(不同颜色的光具有不同的波长。)

“The radio station broadcasts at a wavelength of 100 meters.”

(这个电台以100米的波长进行广播。)

❶ 比喻人与人之间思想、观点或情感的契合程度,常用于形容彼此理解或沟通顺畅的状态。

“We are on the same wavelength when it comes to music.”

(在音乐方面,我们的想法非常一致。)

“It's hard to work with him because we're not on the same wavelength.”

(和他一起工作很困难,因为我们想法不合拍。)

同义词:frequency, resonance, harmony

常见短语

on the same wavelength — 形容两人或多人想法一致,沟通顺畅,能够互相理解。

“After working together for years, they are completely on the same wavelength.”

(经过多年的合作,他们完全能够心有灵犀一点通。)

tune to someone's wavelength — 调整自己的思维方式或沟通方式以适应他人,以达到更好的理解。

“As a teacher, you need to tune to your students' wavelengths.”

(作为老师,你需要调整到学生的思维频率。)