atlas
US /ˈæt.ləs/
UK /ˈæt.ləs/
1.
地圖集, 地圖冊
a book of maps or charts
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We consulted the atlas to find the shortest route.
我們查閱了地圖集以找到最短路線。
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The new edition of the world atlas includes updated political boundaries.
世界地圖集的新版本包括更新的政治邊界。
2.
圖譜, 圖集
a collection of illustrations or plates, especially of medical or anatomical subjects, often with explanatory captions
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The medical student studied the human anatomy atlas.
醫學生學習了人體解剖學圖譜。
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This botanical atlas details various plant species.
這本植物圖譜詳細介紹了各種植物物種。
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寰椎, 第一頸椎
the first cervical vertebra of the neck, supporting the skull
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The atlas bone allows for the nodding motion of the head.
寰椎骨允許頭部的點頭運動。
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Injury to the atlas can be very serious.
寰椎損傷可能非常嚴重。