cluster
noun
UK/ˈklʌs.təʳ/
US/ˈklʌs.tɚ/
Definitions of cluster noun
- Countable(可数名词)Singular/Plural verb(单复数动词)
a group of similar items situated closely together, often surrounding a central point or area
（同类事物聚集的）串、束、丛、群
Observe the galaxy cluster visible in this photograph.
观察这张照片中可见的星系群。
A cluster of admirers gathered around him, requesting autographs.
一群仰慕者围绕着他，请求签名。
There are several housing clusters in this area.
这个区域有几个住宅群。
- Countable(可数名词)phonetics(语音学)specialized(专业)
a sequence of two or more consonant sounds that are pronounced consecutively without an intervening vowel sound
辅音丛
The initial /str/ in the word 'stray' forms a consonant cluster.
在单词 'stray' 中，开头的 /str/ 形成了一个辅音丛。
The word 'glimpsed' concludes with the consonant cluster /mpst/.
在单词 'glimpsed' 中，结尾的 /mpst/ 是一个辅音丛。
In the word 'strength', /ŋθ/ is a consonant cluster.
在单词 'strength' 中，/ŋθ/ 是一个辅音丛。