Symmetry是英語名詞(音標:英[ˈsɪmətri]/美[ˈsɪmətri]),基本含義指事物在形態、結構或規律上的對稱性,亦延伸為相似或相等關係。該詞源於古希臘語"συμμετρία",原意為"均衡的比例關係",經由拉丁語傳入英語後保留核心語義。
其內涵涵蓋幾何學中的軸對稱(axial symmetry)、旋轉對稱(rotational symmetry),生物學中的兩側對稱(bilateral symmetry),以及物理學中的平移對稱(translational symmetry)等分類。相關術語包括對稱軸(symmetry axis)、對稱原理(symmetry principle)等跨學科概念。
隨著近代科學體系發展,對稱概念從美學範疇拓展至自然科學領域,19世紀群論建立後成為描述物質結構與自然定律的重要分析工具。在電力工程、口腔醫學等套用場景中,對稱性被作為評估系統平衡或生物形態的量化指標。作為不可數名詞,其詞根sym-(共同)與-metry(測量)直觀體現了"等量均衡"的構詞邏輯。
基本介紹
- 外文名:symmetry
- 詞性:名詞
- 英式音標:[ˈsɪmətri]
- 美式音標:[ˈsɪmətri]
單詞釋義
短語搭配
雙語例句
- Classical dance in its purest form requires symmetry and balance. 真正的古典舞蹈要求對稱與平衡。
- We need this symmetry. 我們需要對稱。
- Symmetry is very important in this discussion. 對稱性這個討論中非常重要。
- Everyone seems to like symmetry, but not everyone likes it as much. 似乎每個人都喜歡對稱,但不是每個人都那么喜歡。
- In molecular orbital theory, we named orbits based on their symmetry. 在分子軌道理論中,我們基於軌道的對稱性給它們命名。
- I really like that symmetry between these two reading and writing scripts. 我真的非常喜歡這兩個讀取和寫入腳本之間的對稱。
- In writing, you find symmetry at every level, from the phrases in a sentence to the plot of a novel. 在寫作中,你會發現從句子中的短語到小說的情節,每一個層面都是對稱的。
- There are definitions based on form, circularity, symmetry, economy of form, lack of economy of form, and repetition. 有定義是基於形式,圓度,對稱,形式的精簡與否和重複。
- By happy symmetry, where our reindeer are carved on mammoth tusk, the other sculpture shows a mammoth carved on a reindeer antler. 令人歡喜的對稱是,我們的馴鹿雕刻在猛獁象牙上,而另一件雕刻品卻是一頭猛獁象雕刻在馴鹿鹿角上。
- Even the sinister bio-mimicry of the Preying Mantis, luring unsuspecting pollinators to their death, has a beautiful symmetry to it. 即使是邪惡的捕食螳螂,它用以引誘不知情者上鉤的擬態,也是一個美麗的對稱形態。
- The superpowers pledged to maintain symmetry in their arms shipments. 這些超級大國承諾要在其武器運載上保持數量相等。
- It would have been a perfect symmetry here, because last time we quoted Paul Ricoeur, the main point was that these authors were masters. 這裡本來是很平衡的,因為上次我們提到保羅·里克爾的時候,大意是說這些作者都是大師。
- Even the city's stateliest sections lacked Paris's charm and symmetry. 即便紐約最精緻的細節也比不上巴黎的魅力與協調。
- The judges praised its symmetry. 評審們對其對稱性大為讚賞。
- The axis of plane symmetry. 飛機的對稱軸線。
- Symmetry in Web Design: examples. 案例:網頁設計中的對稱。
- Good design USES symmetry. 良好的設計採用了對稱。
- Asymmetry is the lack of symmetry. 不對稱即是對稱的缺失。
- Symmetry is natural. 對稱是與生俱來的。
- How can designers use symmetry as a tool? 設計人員如何將對稱作為工具?
- The brain also has a penchant for symmetry. 大腦同樣對對稱別有嗜好。
- But this symmetry is not quite perfect symmetry. 但是這個對稱並不是一個十分完美的對稱。
- Symmetry, not the amount of information, matters. 信息量的不對稱會有很大關係。
- There is supposed to be a deep symmetry between them. 應該說它們兩者之間有著深刻的對稱性。
- What we find attractive is largely based on symmetry. 我們發現吸引力是建立在對稱性的基礎上的。
- Leverage symmetry of message flow, where appropriate. 在合適的地方利用訊息流的對稱性。
- Another way to achieve balance is through symmetry. 取得平衡的另一種方法是使畫面對稱。
- One rule is symmetry - it does make faces more attractive. 規律之一是對稱-對稱的確是相貌更具吸引力。
- The sinister symmetry of that theory is misleading, though. 只是這個險惡的對稱理論是容易誤導人的。

