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单词 vibratory
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vibratoryadj.

Brit. /ˈvʌɪbrət(ə)ri/, /vʌɪˈbreɪt(ə)ri/, U.S. /ˈvaɪbrəˌtɔri/
Etymology: < vibrate v. + -ory suffix2. Compare French vibratoire, Spanish vibratorio, Portuguese vibratorio.
1. Of the nature of vibration; characterized by or consisting of vibration.
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the world > movement > motion in specific manner > alternating or reciprocating motion > oscillation > vibration > [adjective] > characterized by or consisting of vibration
tremulous?1624
vibrating1685
vibratory1728
vibratile1826
1728 E. Chambers Cycl. (at cited word) Vibration, Sensation is supposed to be perform'd by means of the vibratory Motion of the Nerves.
a1734 R. North Lives of Norths (1826) I. 247 When the vibratory pulses are so slow as may be distinguished, sound vanisheth.
1788 E. Gibbon Decline & Fall IV. xliii. 326 An impulsive or vibratory motion was felt [in the earth].
1801 T. Belsham Elem. Philos. Mind §4. 41 Impressions made upon the principal organs of sensations, are vibratory; the vibratory agitations of light and of air.
1822 J. M. Good Study Med. III. 406 The vibratory and irregular action, which we denominate palpitation of the heart.
1878 G. B. Prescott Speaking Telephone (1879) 7 The tone or pitch,..which depends upon the rapidity of the vibratory movement.
2. Causing or producing vibration.
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the world > movement > motion in specific manner > alternating or reciprocating motion > oscillation > vibration > [adjective] > causing vibration
vibratory1757
1757 E. Burke Philos. Enq. Sublime & Beautiful iv. §21. 154 The smoothness of the oil, and the vibratory power of the salt, cause the sense we call sweetness.
1793 J. Smeaton Narr. Edystone Lighthouse (ed. 2) §323 So many vibratory strokes, can do it no service.
1812 Religionism 44 Vibration lends its aid; for human throats Have vibratory powers, that swell our notes.
1899 R. W. Trine In Tune with Infinite (1900) vi. 128 Don't be afraid to voice your desires. In this way you set into operation vibratory forces which go out and..make their impress felt somewhere.
3. Of or pertaining to, connected or associated with, vibration.
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the world > movement > motion in specific manner > alternating or reciprocating motion > oscillation > vibration > [adjective]
vibratory1831
vibrational1878
1831 R. Blakey Ess. Good & Evil 170 The vibratory, or automatic system of Dr. Hartley.
1834 M. Somerville On Connexion Physical Sci. xvii. 140 All the particles of an undulating fluid which are at once in a vibratory state.
1838 Penny Cycl. XII. 85/2 Producing a peculiar vibratory sensation.
1889 Hardwicke's Sci.-gossip 25 43/1 This is explained by the vibratory theory of light.
4.
a. Capable of vibrating; readily admitting of vibration.
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the world > movement > motion in specific manner > alternating or reciprocating motion > oscillation > vibration > [adjective] > capable of vibrating
vibratile1835
vibratory1839
1839 C. Darwin in R. Fitzroy & C. Darwin Narr. Surv. Voy. H.M.S. Adventure & Beagle III. i. 17 The animals move with the narrow apex forwards, by the aid of their vibratory ciliæ.
1862 R. H. Patterson Ess. Hist. & Art 13 The vibratory rays of the spectrum.
1878 G. B. Prescott Speaking Telephone (1879) 23 It being necessary to keep the vibratory bells at each station in circuits, in order that calls may be heard.
b. Of the voice: Vibrant. Also const. with.
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the world > physical sensation > hearing and noise > voice or vocal sound > quality of voice > [adjective] > vibrant
vibratory1890
1890 ‘R. Boldrewood’ Miner's Right II. xx. 145 He..commenced in a resonant vibratory voice.
1891 W. C. Russell Marriage at Sea vii A voice vibratory with excitement.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1917; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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