
oscillation
/ˌɒsɪˈleɪʃən/ · /ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/
CEFR level C2Topic ScienceWord #7214 in the learning path
摆动;振荡
Definitions
n. Repeated movement backwards and forwards around a central position.
摆动;振荡
n. Repeated change between different values, states, or opinions.
波动;摇摆
Example
We watched the slow oscillation of the clock's pendulum.
我们看着钟摆缓缓地来回摆动。
Regular oscillations in ocean temperatures can influence rainfall patterns and agricultural productivity across large regions.
海洋温度的周期性波动会影响广大地区的降雨规律和农业生产力。
Collocations
- pendulum oscillation
- frequency of oscillation
- temperature oscillations
Word family
- oscillate (v.)
- oscillator (n.)
- oscillatory (adj.)
Usage tip
既指物体往复运动,也指数值或观点的反复变化。
FAQ
- What does oscillation mean?
- Repeated movement backwards and forwards around a central position. Repeated change between different values, states, or opinions.
- How is oscillation pronounced?
- UK /ˌɒsɪˈleɪʃən/, US /ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.