Definitions
n. a real or imaginary line around which something turns
轴；旋转轴线
n. a reference line used to locate points on a graph
坐标轴
Example
The globe spins smoothly around its tilted axis.
这个地球仪绕着倾斜的轴平稳转动。
The horizontal axis represents time, while the vertical axis shows changes in average household energy consumption.
横坐标轴表示时间，纵坐标轴显示家庭平均能源消耗的变化。
Collocations
- rotate on its axis
- horizontal axis
- vertical axis
- axis of rotation
Word family
- axial (adj.)
- axially (adv.)
Usage tip
复数是 axes /ˈæksiːz/，注意与 axe 的复数区分。
FAQ
- What does axis mean?
- a real or imaginary line around which something turns a reference line used to locate points on a graph
- How is axis pronounced?
- UK /ˈæksɪs/, US /ˈæksɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
