vector

noun

UK/ˈvek.təʳ/
US/ˈvek.tɚ/

Definitions of vector noun

quantity()

  1. Countable(可数名词)physics(物理)

    A quantity or force that possesses both magnitude and direction.

    向量

    • In physics, velocity is a vector, having both speed and direction.

      在物理学中,速度是一个向量,具有速度和方向。

    • Force is a vector, possessing both magnitude and direction of application.

      力是一个向量,具有大小和应用方向。

    • In computer graphics, vector graphics use lines and curves to represent images.

      在计算机图形学中,向量图形使用线条和曲线来表示图像。

transmission(传播)

  1. Countable(可数名词)biology(生物学)

    An insect or animal that transmits a disease between animals or plants.

    病媒介;传播媒介

    • Ticks are a known vector for Lyme disease.

      蜱虫是莱姆病的已知传播媒介。

    • Flies can serve as vectors for the spread of bacteria.

      苍蝇可以作为细菌传播的媒介。

    • Aphids are vectors for many plant viruses.

      蚜虫是许多植物病毒的传播媒介。

adjective

US/ˈvek.tɚ/

Phrases of vector adjective

  • vector quantity

    A quantity that is defined by both its magnitude and direction.

    向量

    Force is a vector quantity because it has both magnitude and a direction in which it acts.

    力是一个向量量,因为它既有大小又有作用方向。