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ACT 科学 - Physics

在这里,你将学习一些与物理相关的英语单词,如“diffuse”、“lepton”、“nanoscale”等,这些将帮助你在ACT考试中取得好成绩。

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ACT Vocabulary for Science
amplitude
[名词]

(physics) the maximum distance a vibrating material, sound wave, etc. such as a pendulum travels from its first position

振幅, 幅度

振幅, 幅度

Ex: In quantum mechanics , the amplitude of a wave function describes the probability of finding a particle in a certain position or state .在量子力学中,波函数的**振幅**描述了在某一位置或状态找到粒子的概率。
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acoustic
[形容词]

relating to the science of studying sounds or the way people hear things

声学的, 与声学有关的

声学的, 与声学有关的

Ex: Advances in acoustic technology have improved the accuracy of sonar systems .**声学**技术的进步提高了声纳系统的准确性。
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sonar
[名词]

a technology that uses sound waves to detect objects underwater or measure distances underwater

声纳, 声学探测

声纳, 声学探测

Ex: Military submarines use advanced sonar systems for detecting enemy vessels and underwater mines.军用潜艇使用先进的**声纳**系统来探测敌方船只和水下地雷。
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prism
[名词]

a solid geometric shape, typically with a triangular base and rectangular sides, that refracts light into its component colors or alters the path of light

棱镜, 多面晶体

棱镜, 多面晶体

Ex: Artists and photographers use prisms to create artistic effects by refracting light and producing unique patterns and colors in their work .艺术家和摄影师使用**棱镜**通过折射光线并在他们的作品中产生独特的图案和颜色来创造艺术效果。
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ultraviolet
[名词]

a type of electromagnetic radiation with shorter wavelengths than visible light, often associated with sunlight and used in various applications

紫外线, 紫外线辐射

紫外线, 紫外线辐射

Ex: Astronomers study stars and galaxies using telescopes that detect ultraviolet radiation.天文学家使用能探测**紫外线**辐射的望远镜研究恒星和星系。
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infrared
[名词]

electromagnetic radiation with longer wavelengths than visible light, used for applications such as thermal imaging and remote sensing

红外线, 红外辐射

红外线, 红外辐射

Ex: Engineers and scientists use infrared spectroscopy to analyze chemical compositions and molecular structures based on their unique infrared signatures.工程师和科学家使用**红外**光谱根据其独特的红外特征分析化学成分和分子结构。
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fluorescence
[名词]

the emission of light by a substance that has absorbed light or other electromagnetic radiation

荧光, 发光

荧光, 发光

Ex: Forensic scientists use fluorescence to detect traces of blood or other evidence at crime scenes under UV light .法医科学家使用**荧光**在紫外光下检测犯罪现场的血迹或其他证据。
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spectrometer
[名词]

a scientific instrument used to measure and analyze the properties of light over a specific range of wavelengths

光谱仪

光谱仪

Ex: Medical researchers employ spectrometers in spectroscopy techniques to diagnose diseases and monitor biochemical processes in cells .医学研究人员在光谱技术中使用**光谱仪**来诊断疾病和监测细胞中的生化过程。
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a measure of how strongly a substance absorbs light at a particular wavelength

摩尔吸光系数, 摩尔吸收率

摩尔吸光系数, 摩尔吸收率

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photon
[名词]

a fundamental particle of light that carries electromagnetic energy and exhibits both particle-like and wave-like properties

光子, 光量子

光子, 光量子

Ex: Fiber optic communication relies on the transmission of data through pulses of light , with each pulse representing a stream of photons.光纤通信依赖于通过光脉冲传输数据,每个脉冲代表一串**光子**。
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to refract
[动词]

(of physics) to change the direction of light, sound, or energy when it passes through something

折射, 使偏转

折射, 使偏转

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diffraction
[名词]

the bending, spreading, and interference of waves as they encounter obstacles or pass through narrow openings, often observed in the behavior of light, sound, or other waves

衍射, 波的衍射

衍射, 波的衍射

Ex: Diffraction effects are commonly observed in photography , influencing the sharpness of images captured through lenses .**衍射**效应在摄影中常见,影响通过镜头捕捉的图像的清晰度。
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a range of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by a substance, typically represented as a graph showing absorption intensity versus wavelength

吸收光谱, 吸收谱

吸收光谱, 吸收谱

Ex: Medical diagnostics employ the absorption spectra of tissues to detect abnormalities and diseases based on light absorption patterns.医学诊断利用组织的**吸收光谱**,根据光吸收模式检测异常和疾病。
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the fraction or percentage of light or electromagnetic radiation that passes through a substance or medium

透射率, 传输

透射率, 传输

Ex: Scientists use spectrophotometers to quantify the transmittance of liquids and gases at different wavelengths of light for analytical purposes .科学家使用分光光度计来量化液体和气体在不同光波长下的**透射率**,用于分析目的。
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the branch of physical science that deals with the relationships between heat, work, and energy, particularly the principles governing the conversion of various forms of energy

热力学

热力学

Ex: The study of thermodynamics is essential in chemical engineering to understand and optimize chemical processes involving energy changes .在化学工程中,研究**热力学**对于理解和优化涉及能量变化的化学过程至关重要。
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thermostat
[名词]

an instrument that automatically controls the temperature of a room, machine, etc.

恒温器

恒温器

Ex: Installing a digital thermostat can help reduce heating and cooling costs by providing more accurate temperature control .安装数字**恒温器**可以通过提供更精确的温度控制来帮助降低加热和冷却成本。
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calorimeter
[名词]

a device used to measure the heat released or absorbed during a chemical reaction or physical change, typically by measuring temperature changes in a surrounding medium

热量计, 热量测量装置

热量计, 热量测量装置

Ex: Biologists use calorimeters to measure the metabolic rate of organisms by monitoring heat production during various activities .生物学家使用**热量计**通过监测各种活动中的热量产生来测量生物体的代谢率。
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thermometer
[名词]

a piece of equipment that measures the temperature of the air

温度计

温度计

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microchip
[名词]

a small piece of material that is a semiconductor, used to make an integrated circuit

微芯片, 芯片

微芯片, 芯片

Ex: The new microchip design promises faster processing speeds .新的**微芯片**设计承诺更快的处理速度。
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wavelength
[名词]

the distance between a point on a wave of energy and a similar point on the next wave

波长, 一个波的长度

波长, 一个波的长度

Ex: The wavelength of sound waves affects the pitch of the sound , with shorter wavelengths producing higher pitches .声波的**波长**影响声音的音调,波长越短,音调越高。
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relativity
[名词]

a theory that explains the relationship between motion, space, and time

相对论

相对论

Ex: Mercury 's orbit confirmed general relativity's accuracy .
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antimatter
[名词]

(physics) matter consisting of elementary particles that are the antiparticles of those of regular matter

反物质, 反粒子物质

反物质, 反粒子物质

Ex: Antimatter propulsion is a theoretical concept that could potentially enable spacecraft to travel at near-light speeds in the future.**反物质**推进是一种理论概念,未来可能使航天器以接近光速的速度飞行。
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congelation
[名词]

the process of solidification or freezing, typically of a liquid or a substance turning into a solid state due to a decrease in temperature

冻结, 凝固

冻结, 凝固

Ex: During winter , congelation can cause pipes to freeze and burst due to the expansion of water as it solidifies .在冬季,**凝固**会导致管道冻结和爆裂,因为水在固化时会膨胀。
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subatomic
[形容词]

relating to particles or forces that exist within atoms, including particles smaller than atoms themselves or the interactions between these particles

亚原子的, 次原子的

亚原子的, 次原子的

Ex: The strong and weak nuclear forces are subatomic forces that govern interactions within atomic nuclei .强核力和弱核力是**亚原子**力,支配着原子核内的相互作用。
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neutrino
[名词]

a very small, electrically neutral particle that rarely interacts with matter

中微子, 中微子粒子

中微子, 中微子粒子

Ex: Scientists study neutrinos to learn more about the universe 's fundamental properties .科学家研究**中微子**以了解更多关于宇宙基本性质的信息。
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nanoscale
[形容词]

extremely small, typically between 1 and 100 billionths of a meter, where materials show unique properties

纳米级的, 在纳米尺度上

纳米级的, 在纳米尺度上

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to solidify
[动词]

to transform from a liquid or flexible state into a stable, firm, or compact form

固化, 变硬

固化, 变硬

Ex: The chocolate starts to solidify as it cools down .巧克力冷却时开始**凝固**。
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to liquefy
[动词]

to change from a solid state and become fluid or liquid

液化, 融化

液化, 融化

Ex: The ice cubes liquefy in the warmth of your hand .冰块在你手的温暖中**液化**。
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metrology
[名词]

the scientific study of measurement, including the development of measurement standards and techniques

计量学, 测量科学

计量学, 测量科学

Ex: Metrology ensures the accuracy of weights and measures in grocery stores .
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biophysicist
[名词]

a scientist who applies principles and methods of physics to study biological systems and phenomena, aiming to understand life processes at the molecular and cellular levels

生物物理学家, 生物物理学领域的科学家

生物物理学家, 生物物理学领域的科学家

Ex: In biotechnology , biophysicists develop innovative techniques for gene editing and manipulating biological systems .在生物技术中,**生物物理学家**开发了用于基因编辑和操纵生物系统的创新技术。
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diffuse
[形容词]

describing light that spreads evenly from a broad source or surface, creating soft illumination without harsh shadows

漫射的, 扩散的

漫射的, 扩散的

Ex: In foggy weather , streetlights often produce a diffuse light that spreads evenly through the mist .在雾天,路灯常常产生一种**漫射**光,均匀地透过雾气扩散。
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spent fuel
[名词]

used nuclear fuel that is no longer efficient for producing energy in a reactor

乏燃料, 使用过的核燃料

乏燃料, 使用过的核燃料

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the rate at which pressure changes over a certain distance in a particular direction

压力梯度, 压力变化

压力梯度, 压力变化

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wave number
[名词]

the spatial frequency of a wave, representing the number of wavelengths per unit distance

波数, 空间频率

波数, 空间频率

Ex: Quantum mechanics employs wave numbers to describe the momentum of particles in wave-like phenomena .量子力学使用**波数**来描述波动现象中粒子的动量。
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boson
[名词]

a tiny particle with whole-number spin, such as photons or the Higgs boson, often associated with carrying fundamental forces or giving mass to other particles

玻色子, 整数自旋粒子

玻色子, 整数自旋粒子

Ex: Unlike fermions , bosons have integer values of spin and do not follow the Pauli Exclusion Principle .与费米子不同,**玻色子**具有整数值的自旋,并且不遵循泡利不相容原理。
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collider
[名词]

a type of particle accelerator where two opposing beams of particles are directed to collide with each other at high speeds, allowing scientists to study fundamental particles and forces

对撞机, 粒子对撞机

对撞机, 粒子对撞机

Ex: Researchers at the collider work on experiments to test theories about the nature of dark matter and dark energy .**对撞机**的研究人员进行实验以测试有关暗物质和暗能量性质的理论。
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dipole
[名词]

a simple type of antenna made of two metal rods, connected in the middle, that is half the wavelength of the signal it transmits or receives

偶极子, 偶极天线

偶极子, 偶极天线

Ex: Dipole antennas are popular in amateur radio due to their simplicity and efficiency.**偶极子**天线因其简单和高效在业余无线电中很受欢迎。
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lepton
[名词]

a fundamental particle with half-integer spin, including electrons and their heavier counterparts, as well as neutrinos

轻子, 具有半整数自旋的基本粒子

轻子, 具有半整数自旋的基本粒子

Ex: Experimental studies , such as those in high-energy physics , aim to probe the properties and interactions of leptons.实验研究,如高能物理学中的研究,旨在探索**轻子**的性质和相互作用。
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