oscillate

動詞

UK/ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/
US/ˈɑː.sᵊl.eɪt/

定義 oscillate 動詞

  1. Intransitive(不及物动词)

    To move back and forth repeatedly between two positions or states.

    来回摆动;震动;震荡

    • The pendulum oscillated between its lowest and highest points.

      钟摆在其最低点和最高点之间来回摆动。

    • The blades of the fan oscillated back and forth in the air.

      风扇的叶片在空气中来回摆动。

    • The thermometer reading oscillated between above and below freezing.

      温度计的读数在冰点上下波动。

  2. Intransitive(不及物动词)formal(正式)

    To waver between different feelings or opinions; to be indecisive.

    (情绪或观点)摇摆不定

    • She oscillated between whether she should accept the job or not.

      她在是否接受这份工作之间摇摆不定。

    • His opinions about starting a new business oscillated between optimism and pessimism.

      他对于创业的看法在乐观与悲观之间摇摆。

    • During the election campaign, voters' feelings oscillated between hope and skepticism.

      在选举活动期间,选民的情绪在希望与怀疑之间摇摆。

  3. Intransitive(不及物动词)physics(物理)specialized(专业)

    To fluctuate or vary regularly in magnitude or direction, especially concerning waves or electrical currents.

    (波或电流)震荡

    • The current of an alternating current oscillates in a regular pattern.

      交流电的电流以规律的模式震荡。

    • The frequency of radio waves oscillates rapidly to transmit data.

      无线电波的频率快速震荡以传输数据。

    • Air molecules oscillate when sound travels through the air.

      当声音通过空气传播时,空气分子会震荡。