infinity
/ɪnˈfɪnəti/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #5495 in the learning path
无穷；无限
Definitions
n. The state of having no end or limit.
无穷；无限
n. A mathematical concept greater than any finite quantity.
无穷大
Example
The desert seemed to stretch away into infinity.
沙漠仿佛一直延伸到无穷远处。
The concept of infinity allows mathematicians to explore quantities beyond the limits of ordinary measurement.
无穷的概念使数学家能够研究超出常规测量范围的量。
Collocations
- stretch into infinity
- approach infinity
- an infinity of possibilities
Word family
- infinite (adj.)
- infinitely (adv.)
- infinitude (n.)
Synonyms
- endlessness
- boundlessness
Usage tip
不是一般的“大量”；数学中常用趋于无穷大。
FAQ
- What does infinity mean?
- The state of having no end or limit. A mathematical concept greater than any finite quantity.
- How is infinity pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈfɪnəti/, US /ɪnˈfɪnəti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
