axis
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(pl axes )
1 [C] imaginary line through the centre of a rotating object 轴(穿过旋转物体中心的假想的线)
The earth's axis is the line between the North and South Poles. 地轴是南北极之间的线. =>illus at globe 见globe之插图.
2 [C] line that divides a regular figure into two symmetrical parts 轴线(将一匀称的图形分成两个对称部分的线)
The axis of a circle is its diameter. 圆的轴线是其直径.
3 [C] fixed reference line for measurement, eg on a graph (为量度用的)固定参照线
the horizontal and vertical axes 横竖坐标轴.
4 [C] agreement or alliance between two or more countries 轴心(国与国之间的协定或联盟).
5 the Axis [sing]
the alliance of Germany, Italy and Japan in World War II 轴心国(第二次世界大战中德, 意, 日三国的联盟).
Now, this is the chemistry lab. Have you been in this lab before?
好啦,这是化学实验室。你们以前到过这个实验室吗?
You were very kind. You brought out all your jewellery and you told me I could take anything I wanted. There were so many beautiful things that it was hard to choose. And then I saw a lovely diamond necklace with a big blue stone in the centre.