
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)