wavelength
意味: The distance between successive crests of a wave, especially in electromagnetic radiation or sound; figuratively, a way of thinking or communicating.
Different wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation correspond to different types: radio waves have the longest wavelengths, while gamma rays have the shortest. Visible light spans a narrow range of wavelengths. The idiomatic expression 'on the same wavelength' means sharing a similar way of thinking or understanding, whilst 'on a different wavelength' suggests miscommunication or incompatibility.
例文
- The colour of visible light depends on its wavelength, with red having the longest and violet the shortest. 可见光的颜色取决于其波长,红色波长最长,紫色最短。El color de la luz visible depende de su longitud de onda: el rojo tiene la más larga y el violeta la más corta.可視光の色はその波長に依存し、赤が最も長く、紫が最も短い。가시광선의 색은 파장에 따라 결정되며, 빨간색이 가장 길고 보라색이 가장 짧다.
- Radio stations broadcast on specific wavelengths to avoid interference with one another. 广播电台在特定波长上播出,以避免彼此干扰。Las emisoras de radio transmiten en longitudes de onda específicas para evitar interferencias mutuas.ラジオ局は相互干渉を避けるため、特定の波長で放送している。라디오 방송국은 서로 간의 간섭을 피하기 위해 특정 파장으로 방송한다.
- We struggled to collaborate because we were simply on different wavelengths. 我们很难协作,因为我们根本就不在同一频道上。Nos costaba colaborar porque, sencillamente, estábamos en longitudes de onda diferentes.私たちは単に波長が合わなかったため、協力するのに苦労した。우리는 단순히 파장이 맞지 않았기 때문에 협력하는 데 어려움을 겪었다.
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使い方ガイド
場面: academic, general
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
A compound of 'wave' (Old English wafian, to fluctuate) and 'length' (Old English lengþu). The scientific term emerged in the 19th century; the figurative sense developed in the early 20th century.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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