axis

US /ˈæk.sɪs/
UK /ˈæk.sɪs/
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軸

an imaginary line about which a body rotates or around which a body or structure is symmetrically arranged

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The Earth rotates on its axis.
地球繞著它的軸旋轉。
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The bridge was designed with a central axis.
這座橋設計有一個中心軸。
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軸

a fixed reference line for the measurement of coordinates

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Plot the points on the x-axis and y-axis.
在x軸和y軸上繪製點。
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The graph shows temperature on the vertical axis.
圖表顯示垂直軸上的溫度。
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軸

a real or imaginary straight line passing through a body and indicating its position or orientation

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The spinal column forms the main axis of the body.
脊柱構成身體的主軸。
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The plant's main stem is its central axis.
植物的主莖是它的中心軸。
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軸心, 聯盟

an alliance between two or more countries for coordinating efforts, especially in a war

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The Axis powers during World War II included Germany, Italy, and Japan.
第二次世界大戰期間的軸心國包括德國、義大利和日本。
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The two nations formed an axis to counter regional threats.
兩國結成軸心以應對地區威脅。
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