reference point
US /ˈrɛfərəns pɔɪnt/
UK /ˈrɛfərəns pɔɪnt/
名詞
1.
參考點, 基準
a basis or standard for evaluation, assessment, or comparison
範例:
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The old building served as a useful reference point for navigating the city.
那座老建築是城市導航的一個有用參考點。
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His past achievements became a reference point for his future goals.
他過去的成就成為他未來目標的參考點。
2.
參考點, 固定點
a fixed point or object used to determine the position of other objects or to guide movement
範例:
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In physics, the origin of a coordinate system is often chosen as the reference point.
在物理學中，坐標系的原點通常被選作參考點。
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Pilots use various landmarks as reference points during navigation.
飛行員在導航時使用各種地標作為參考點。