单词 | space |
释义 | Word Frequency space(speɪs) noun 1. the unlimited three-dimensional expanse in which all material objects are located ▶ Related adjective: spatial2. an interval of distance or time between two points, objects, or events 3. a blank portion or area 4. a. unoccupied area or room there is no space for a table b. (in combination) space-saving ▶ Related adjective: spacious5. freedom to do what a person wishes to for his or her own personal development 6. a. the region beyond the earth's atmosphere containing the other planets of the solar system, stars, galaxies, etc; universe b. (as modifier) a space probe space navigation 7. a. the region beyond the earth's atmosphere occurring between the celestial bodies of the universe. The density is normally negligible although cosmic rays, meteorites, gas clouds, etc, can occur. It can be divided into cislunar space (between the earth and moon), interplanetary space, interstellar space, and intergalactic space b. (as modifier) a space station a space simulator 8. a seat or place, as on a train, aircraft, etc 9. printing a. a piece of metal, less than type-high, used to separate letters or words in hot-metal printing b. any of the gaps used to separate letters, words, or lines in photocomposition, desktop publishing, etc 10. music any of the gaps between the lines that make up the staff 11. mathematics a collection of unspecified points having properties that obey a specified set of axioms Euclidean space 12. Also called: spacing telegraphy the period of time that separates complete letters, digits, and other characters in Morse code verb (transitive) 13. to place or arrange at intervals or with spaces between 14. to divide into or by spaces to space one's time evenly 15. printing to separate (letters, words, or lines) by the insertion of spaces Word origin C13: from Old French espace, from Latin spatium |
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