| 单词 | diagonal |
| 释义 | diagonal (daɪægənəl ) Word forms: diagonals 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] B2 A diagonal line or movement goes in a sloping direction, for example, from one corner of a square across to the opposite corner. ...a pattern of diagonal lines. Synonyms: slanting, angled, oblique, cross diagonally adverb [ADVERB with verb] Vaulting the stile, he headed diagonally across the paddock. In a moment he was seated, diagonally opposite her, brow furrowed. Synonyms: aslant, obliquely, on the cross, at an angle 2. countable noun A diagonal is a line that goes in a sloping direction. The bed linen is patterned in stylish checks, stripes, diagonals and triangles. 3. countable noun In geometry, a diagonal is a straight line that joins two opposite corners in a flat four-sided shape such as a square. Mark five points an equal distance apart along the diagonals. Collocations: diagonal direction Words run forwards or backwards, in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal direction, but always in a straight, unbroken line. Times, Sunday Times The results of this operation will highlight changes in intensity in a diagonal direction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The custodian capture must be done in an orthogonal direction (not diagonal direction). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Uncrowned pieces may jump only diagonally forward; kings may jump in any diagonal direction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A bishop moves any number of squares in a diagonal direction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Then draw in the diagonal line from one corner of the square to the opposite corner. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Just draw a diagonal line under your cheekbones and blend. Times, Sunday Times (2015) So why not adapt a range of prohibition notices, all employing that horrid diagonal line struck across a circle? Times, Sunday Times (2008) Score the fat in a crisscross diagonal pattern and then stud all over with the cloves. The Sun A revised variation of this technique uses two straps for the chest in a diagonal pattern with an additional strap below the knees. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The east has a brick and stucco wing with decorative brickwork in a diagonal pattern above the first story. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The interior was no less unusual than the outside: a large gray and bright yellow diagonal pattern covered the seats while white gauges added a touch of sportiness. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 对角线的 Japanese: 対角の |
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