| 单词 | point of repose |
| 释义 | > as lemmaspoint of repose 9. Physics and Engineering. Absence of motion; equilibrium, stability; (also) a stationary position. Frequently in point of repose, position of repose, etc.angle of repose: see angle n.2 Phrases 2. friction of repose: see friction n. 3. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > relationship > equality or equivalence > [noun] > equilibrium evennessa1398 peisea1400 equal (also even) poise1555 counterpoise1594 libration1603 equal, even scale1604 equilibre1621 poise1621 poisurea1625 balance1642 equilibrity1644 equilibrium1660 equipoise1661 equipoisure1683 equiponderancy1710 equiponderance1775 repose1805 equibalance1841 stasis1920 1805 W. Close West's Antiq. Furness (new ed.) Suppl. 374 The stones and gravel..along the western shore..are impelled forwards by the impetuosity of the ocean, and there left in repose. 1830 J. G. Macvicar Elements Econ. Nature ii. 92 Are the pulsations of the radiant molecules, or their oscillations on both sides of the position of repose, always of the same amplitude? 1845 Rep. Brit. Assoc. Advancem. Sci. 1844 i. 340 This wave-form has its surface wholly raised above the level of repose of the fluid. 1879 Cassell's Techn. Educator IV. 386/2 In this escapement it is necessary to limit the motion of the balance to one half turn, measured from its repose. 1934 J. B. Scott Spanish Origin Internat. Law i. 12 The needle was placed on a pivot and allowed to make its own position of repose. 1999 Ecology 80 2685/1 Trees were not pulled beyond their initial point of repose. < as lemmas |
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