alpha
US /ˈæl.fə/
UK /ˈæl.fə/
名詞
1.
阿爾法
the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α)
範例:
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The symbol for alpha is often used in mathematics.
阿爾法符號常用於數學。
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From alpha to omega, he knew the entire text by heart.
從阿爾法到歐米伽,他熟記了整篇文章。
2.
首領, 主導者
the dominant individual in a group of animals or people
範例:
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The male wolf was the alpha of the pack.
那隻雄狼是狼群的首領。
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She's always been the alpha in her friend group, making all the decisions.
她一直是朋友圈裡的主導者,做所有的決定。
形容詞
阿爾法, 首要的
denoting the first in a series, category, or group
範例:
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This is the alpha version of the software, still under development.
這是軟體的阿爾法版本,仍在開發中。
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He's an alpha male, always taking charge.
他是一個阿爾法男性,總是掌控一切。