cluster
Significado: A group of similar things close together
A cluster is a group of similar things positioned or occurring closely together. It can describe physical groupings like grapes on a vine or stars in the sky, or abstract groupings like disease cases or data points. As a verb, it means to gather or group together. In computing, a cluster is a group of computers working together.
Ejemplos
- A cluster of grapes hung from the vine. 一串葡萄挂在藤上。Un racimo de uvas colgaba de la vid.ブドウの房がつるからぶら下がっていました。포도송이가 덩굴에 매달려 있었습니다.
- There's been a cluster of cases in the local area. 当地地区出现了一批病例。Ha habido un grupo de casos en el área local.地元でケースのクラスターが発生しています。그 지역에서 확진자 집단 발생이 있었습니다.
- The tourists clustered around the guide. 游客们聚集在导游周围。Los turistas se agruparon alrededor del guía.観光客はガイドの周りに群がりました。관광객들이 가이드 주위에 모여들었습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English 'clyster' (a bunch, cluster), probably related to 'clot'. The word has remained remarkably stable in meaning since Old English — always referring to a group of similar things gathered together.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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