单词 | microscopic |
释义 | microscopic (maɪkrəskɒpɪk ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Microscopic objects are extremely small, and usually can be seen only through a microscope. ...microscopic fibres of protein. Synonyms: tiny, minute, invisible, negligible microscopically adverb [ADVERB adjective] No living organisms, large or microscopically small, inhabited it. 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] A microscopic examination is done using a microscope. Microscopic examination of a cell's chromosomes can reveal the sex of the fetus. microscopically adverb [ADVERB with verb] The tissue is examined microscopically to rule out or confirm cancer. 3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you say that something is done in microscopic detail, you are emphasizing that it is done in a very thorough, detailed way. [emphasis] He carefully recounts the tale, the microscopic details of those crucial minutes. Collocations: microscopic analysis The microscopic analysis showed the string was made from three bundles of fibres twisted together into one cord. The Sun Of course, buying abroad isn't all about a microscopic analysis of international currency movements and potential profit margins. Times, Sunday Times He sent samples of the dust for microscopic analysis, which revealed how living micro-organisms can be spread over vast oceans. Times, Sunday Times Microscopic analysis detected ancient parasite eggs. Times, Sunday Times Traditionally, microscopic analysis of thick tissues could only be accomplished using sectioning of paraffin-embedded samples. The Scientist His dual role deals in extremes, from the microscopic detail of the stop-motion process to the big-picture realities of running a company. Times, Sunday Times While biomolecules help researchers zoom into microscopic detail, other approaches let them zoom out. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Doubtless the world's security chiefs are now poring over the incident in microscopic detail, trying to work out what steps can be taken to make sure it never happens again. Times, Sunday Times The successful applicant must be willing to have his or her private life picked over in microscopic detail by journalists. Times, Sunday Times Landscapes and architectural settings were miniaturize; however, details of nature- leaves, flowers, insects, birds- are rendered with near microscopic detail. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was diagnosed with acanthamoeba keratitis, an infection caused by a microscopic organism in water. The Sun Rotten food can be contaminated with an array of microscopic organisms that can cause sickness. Globe and Mail Improving the structure and nutritional value of the growing medium will not only help the flora, but provide a healthy environment for beneficial microscopic organisms. Times, Sunday Times Bacterial infections can spread to susceptible uninfected people via the spread of microscopic organisms suspended in the droplets expelled by a sneeze. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Microbiologists investigate the growth and characteristics of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, algae or fungi. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The problems may be caused by microscopic particles of dust, dirt, soot and smoke released into the air from the diesel exhausts. Times, Sunday Times Broken electronic circuits could mend themselves with microscopic particles that mimic how blood clots. Times, Sunday Times Its microscopic particles are one millionth of a millimetre in diameter and are claimed to form a protective barrier against dirt and water. Times, Sunday Times The tiny holes and fibers of their mucous meshes enable them to capture microscopic particles, which they subsequently swallow, sometimes along with the mucus. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 No matter how much development has gone into reducing emissions, they still give off greenhouse gases, as well as toxic microscopic particles. Times, Sunday Times Fine particles are the most dangerous form of air pollution because their microscopic size allows them to penetrate deep into the lungs and the bloodstream. Times,Sunday Times These crystals reflect the rays of the sun from below the horizon and their microscopic size gives the bluey-silver shimmer of the clouds. Times, Sunday Times Despite their microscopic size and simplistic cells, bacteria are some of the hardiest life forms around. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Microscopic size of modules will make the use of electromagnetic actuation and interconnection prohibitive, as well, as the use of on-board power storage. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Much of his work focuses on small things, almost microscopic size at times. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 极小的 Japanese: 微小な |
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