frequency
/ˈfriːkwənsi/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #3914 in the learning path
频率；发生次数
Definitions
n. how often something happens within a particular period
频率；发生次数
n. the number of wave cycles or vibrations per second
振动频率；波频率
Example
The frequency of buses drops sharply after nine each evening.
每天晚上九点以后，公交车的班次大幅减少。
Researchers are examining whether rising ocean temperatures affect the frequency of severe storms in coastal regions.
研究人员正在考察海洋温度上升是否会影响沿海地区强风暴的发生频率。
Collocations
- the frequency of
- with increasing frequency
- high frequency
- radio frequency
Word family
- frequent (adj.)
- frequently (adv.)
- infrequent (adj.)
Synonyms
- rate
Usage tip
频率高低用high或low；发生得多不等于速度快。
FAQ
- What does frequency mean?
- how often something happens within a particular period the number of wave cycles or vibrations per second
- How is frequency pronounced?
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