common denominator
US /ˈkɑː.mən dɪˈnɑː.mə.neɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈkɒm.ən dɪˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪ.tər/
名詞
1.
共同點, 共同特徵
a feature or characteristic that is shared by all members of a group
範例:
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The common denominator in all these cases is a lack of communication.
所有這些案例的共同點是缺乏溝通。
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They are looking for a common denominator to unite the different factions.
他們正在尋找一個共同點來團結不同的派別。
2.
公分母
a number that can be divided exactly by all the denominators in a set of fractions
範例:
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To add these fractions, you first need to find a common denominator.
要相加這些分數，你首先需要找到一個公分母。
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The common denominator for 1/2 and 1/3 is 6.
1/2和1/3的公分母是6。