dependent variable
US /dɪˌpendənt ˈveriəbl/
UK /dɪˌpendənt ˈveriəbl/

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因变量
a variable whose value depends on that of another
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In an experiment, the dependent variable is the one being measured.
在实验中,因变量是被测量的变量。
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The amount of plant growth is the dependent variable in this study.
植物生长量是本研究中的因变量。