velocity
/vəˈlɒsəti/ · /vəˈlɑːsəti/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #6703 in the learning path
速度；速率
Definitions
n. Speed of movement, including direction in physics.
速度；速率
Example
The ball gained velocity as it rolled downhill.
球向坡下滚动时速度越来越快。
Engineers measure the velocity of flowing water to determine whether a site is suitable for generating electricity.
工程师测量水流速度，以判断某处是否适合发电。
Collocations
- high velocity
- constant velocity
- terminal velocity
Synonyms
- speed
Usage tip
物理中velocity含方向，speed只表示快慢。
FAQ
- What does velocity mean?
- Speed of movement, including direction in physics.
- How is velocity pronounced?
- UK /vəˈlɒsəti/, US /vəˈlɑːsəti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
