coefficient
US /ˌkoʊ.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
UK /ˌkəʊ.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
名词
1.
系数
a numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression (e.g., 4 in 4x)
示例:
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In the expression 3x + 2y, 3 is the coefficient of x.
在表达式 3x + 2y 中，3 是 x 的系数。
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The leading coefficient of a polynomial is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree.
多项式的主系数是最高次项的系数。
2.
系数, 因子
a factor that contributes to a result or effect
示例:
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The friction coefficient between the tires and the road affects braking distance.
轮胎与路面之间的摩擦系数影响制动距离。
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The thermal expansion coefficient describes how much a material expands with temperature changes.
热膨胀系数描述了材料随温度变化而膨胀的程度。