reference point
US /ˈrɛfərəns pɔɪnt/
UK /ˈrɛfərəns pɔɪnt/
名词
1.
参考点, 基准
a basis or standard for evaluation, assessment, or comparison
示例:
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The old building served as a useful reference point for navigating the city.
那座老建筑是城市导航的一个有用参考点。
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His past achievements became a reference point for his future goals.
他过去的成就成为他未来目标的参考点。
2.
参考点, 固定点
a fixed point or object used to determine the position of other objects or to guide movement
示例:
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In physics, the origin of a coordinate system is often chosen as the reference point.
在物理学中，坐标系的原点通常被选作参考点。
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Pilots use various landmarks as reference points during navigation.
飞行员在导航时使用各种地标作为参考点。