axis

US /ˈæk.sɪs/
UK /ˈæk.sɪs/
"axis" picture
1.

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.
地球绕着它的旋转。
The bridge was designed with a central axis.
这座桥设计有一个中心
2.

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和y上绘制点。
The graph shows temperature on the vertical axis.
图表显示垂直上的温度。
3.

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
The plant's main stem is its central axis.
植物的主茎是它的中心
4.

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。
The two nations formed an axis to counter regional threats.
两国结成轴心以应对地区威胁。