The Open Dictionary

mass

名詞

UK/mæs/
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定義 mass 名詞

quantity(數量)

  1. B2Singular(單數)

    A large quantity of something without a definite shape or specific arrangement.

    大量；大批；眾多

    • The blast turned the church into a heap of broken stones.

      爆炸將教堂變成了一堆碎石。

    • During autumn, the forest displays a multitude of vibrant colors.

      在秋天，森林展現出豐富多彩的顏色。

    • The protestors formed a large mass, marching through the city streets.

      抗議者形成了一大群人，在城市街道上遊行。

substance(物質)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    A solid piece of something that lacks a clear or distinct shape.

    塊；團；堆

    • The sauce had become a thick mass stuck to the bottom of the pot.

      醬汁已經變成一大塊黏在鍋底。

    • The dough transformed into a large mass during the baking process.

      麵糰在烘烤過程中變成了一大團。

    • He molded the clay into a mass using his hands.

      他用雙手把黏土塑成了一大塊。

measurement(測量)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)physics(物理)specialized(專業)

    The measure of how much matter is contained in a solid object, liquid, or gas.

    質量

    • An object’s acceleration is equal to the force applied to it divided by its mass.

      物體的加速度等於施加於它的力除以它的質量。

    • Scientists are studying the mass of fundamental particles.

      科學家正在研究基本粒子的質量。

    • The mass of the object is 5 kilograms.

      物體的質量是5公斤。

religion(宗教)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    A religious ceremony in the Christian Church, based on the Last Supper, or the music composed for it.

    彌撒；彌撒曲

    • to attend Mass

      參加彌撒

    • The church choir is rehearsing for the Mass.

      教堂合唱團正在為彌撒排練。

    • They participate in the Mass every Sunday.

      他們每個星期天都參加彌撒。

片語 mass 名詞

  • masses

    A large quantity or number of something.

    大量

    • The company has masses of data to analyze.

    公司有大量的數據需要分析。

  • mass number

    The total count of protons and neutrons within an atom's nucleus.

    質量數

    • The mass number of carbon-12 is 12, indicating it has 6 protons and 6 neutrons.

    碳-12的質量數是12，表示它有6個質子和6個中子。

  • mass defect

    The difference between the mass of an atomic nucleus and the sum of the masses of its constituent protons and neutrons.

    （物理學）質量虧損

    • The mass defect plays a crucial role in nuclear reactions, explaining the release of energy.

    質量缺陷在核反應中起著至關重要的作用，解釋了能量的釋放。

  • the mass of something

    The majority or main part of something.

    大部分

    • The mass of students opted for online learning.

    大多數學生選擇了線上學習。

  • the masses

    The general population or common people who constitute the majority in a society.

    平民，群眾

    • The policy aims to improve the living standards of the masses.

    該政策旨在提高大眾的生活水平。

動詞

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定義 mass 動詞

  1. Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    To gather together in large groups or numbers.

    聚集；集中

    • Thousands of soldiers have massed at the border, ready for the invasion.

      成千上萬的士兵在邊境集結，準備入侵。

    • Birds massed in the trees.

      鳥兒在樹上聚集。

    • Protesters massed outside the city hall.

      抗議者在市政廳外聚集。

形容詞

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定義 mass 形容詞

  1. C1Before noun(前置形容詞)

    Affecting or involving a large number of people or forming a large amount.

    大量的；大規模的；大批的

    • weapons designed for mass destruction

      設計用於大規模破壞的武器

    • a serial killer responsible for mass murder

      一名犯下大規模謀殺案的連環殺手

    • mass unemployment

      大規模失業