matrix
US /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/
UK /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/
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矩阵
a rectangular array of quantities or expressions arranged in rows and columns, that is treated as a single entity and manipulated according to particular rules.
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In linear algebra, a matrix is a fundamental concept.
在线性代数中，矩阵是一个基本概念。
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The data was organized into a 3x3 matrix.
数据被组织成一个3x3的矩阵。
2.
环境, 背景, 基质
an environment or context in which something originates, develops, or is contained.
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The city provides a vibrant cultural matrix for artists.
这座城市为艺术家提供了一个充满活力的文化基质。
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The social matrix influences individual behavior.
社会环境影响个人行为。