axis

US /ˈæk.sɪs/
UK /ˈæk.sɪs/
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轴

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.
地球绕着它的轴旋转。
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The bridge was designed with a central axis.
这座桥设计有一个中心轴。
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轴

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轴和y轴上绘制点。
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The graph shows temperature on the vertical axis.
图表显示垂直轴上的温度。
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轴

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.
脊柱构成身体的主轴。
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The plant's main stem is its central axis.
植物的主茎是它的中心轴。
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轴心, 联盟

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.
第二次世界大战期间的轴心国包括德国、意大利和日本。
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The two nations formed an axis to counter regional threats.
两国结成轴心以应对地区威胁。
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