单词 | system |
释义 | sys·tem ![]() n. 1. A group of interacting, interrelated, or interdependent elements forming a complex whole, especially: a. An organism as a whole, especially with regard to its vital processes or functions: The animal's entire system seems to be affected by the disease. b. A group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts: the excretory system; a root system. c. A group of interacting mechanical or electrical components: the building's heating system. d. A network of structures and channels, as for communication, travel, or distribution: a highway system. e. A network of related computer software, hardware, and data transmission devices. 2. a. An organized set of interrelated ideas or principles: Kant's philosophical system. b. A social, economic, or political organizational form: the feudal system. 3. a. An arrangement or configuration of classification or measurement: the taxonomic system; the metric system. b. An organized and coordinated method; a procedure: We have an efficient system for processing returned merchandise. See Synonyms at method. 4. a. A naturally occurring group of objects or phenomena: a cave system; a weather system. b. Geology A set of rock strata grouped by geologic time period and divided into series. 5. Harmonious interaction or order: a restaurant kitchen that was completely without system. 6. The prevailing social order; the establishment. Used with the: You can't beat the system. [Late Latin systēma, systēmat-, from Greek sustēma, from sunistanai, to combine : sun-, syn- + histanai, set up, establish; see stā- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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