英语词汇“equilibrium”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

equilibrium

/ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbrɪəm

/ /ˌɛkwɪˈlɪbrɪəm/

noun (plural equilibria /ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbrɪə/ /ˌɛkwɪˈlɪbrɪə/) [mass noun]

1A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced: the task is the maintenance of social equilibrium...

A dynamic and nearly balanced equilibrium between opposing forces appears to characterize the situation.
The unsustainable nature of psi is consistent with the concept that psi effects are a dynamic or fluctuating equilibrium between opposing forces.
This analysis suggested that the African population is close to equilibrium between mutational forces and genetic drift.

Synonyms

balance, symmetry, equipoise, parity, equality, evenness;

stability, steadiness

archaic counterpoise, equipollence

1.1A state of physical balance: I stumbled over a rock and recovered my equilibrium...

An orderly life includes mental as well as physical equilibrium, and shunning all evil thoughts.
Earth, unlike the other solar planets, is not in physical equilibrium.
Once detached from the gland and ring, respectively, the cell and bubble become spherical to achieve physical equilibrium.

1.2A calm state of mind: his intensity could unsettle his equilibrium...

It might appear from the above that postures, breathing techniques and sensory control automatically purge the mind of distractions and bring about equilibrium and calm.
I certainly felt bound to the river for restoring my equilibrium, for calming my senses and for providing me with an escape from the city.
He'd clearly achieved equilibrium as he calmed down until, noticing he wasn't packing his stuff, the checkout woman tried to help him.

Synonyms

composure, calmness, calm, equanimity, collectedness, sangfroid, coolness;

steadiness, stability, level-headedness, cool-headedness, imperturbability, poise, presence of mind;

self-possession, self-control, self-command;

impassiveness, impassivity, unexcitability, placidity, placidness, tranquillity, serenity

informal cool, unflappability

rare ataraxy, ataraxia

1.3 Chemistry A state in which a process and its reverse are occurring at equal rates so that no overall change is taking place: ice is in equilibrium with water...

The maximum concentration of ions in the solution is in equilibrium with the precipitated solid.
Therefore, the metastable equilibrium between iron and iron carbide should be considered, because it is relevant to the behavior of most steels in practice.
The current ozone layer is as a result of equilibrium between breakdown and recombination.

1.4 Economics A situation in which supply and demand are matched and prices stable: the market is in equilibrium [as modifier]: the equilibrium level of income...

There has been a huge increase in supply and now the levels of supply and demand are in equilibrium.
In such a model, prices are in equilibrium at every moment, even when equilibrium prices are changing over time.
There appears to be equilibrium in demand supply.

Derivatives

equilibrial

adjective ...

Cenozoic mammals of North America exhibited equilibrial diversity for approximately 55 Myr (Eocene-Pleistocene), with strong local interactions limiting diversity in local assemblages.
If mortality schedules subsequent to recruitment are strongly density-dependent, pulses of high recruitment will be followed by enhanced mortality and the standing population will remain at or close to an equilibrial size.
Some of the chapter authors refine these definitions somewhat to reflect current usage, for example, defining a regulated population in terms of a stationary probability distribution rather than an equilibrial density.

Origin

Early 17th century (in the sense 'well-balanced state of mind'): from Latin aequilibrium, from aequi- 'equal'+ libra 'balance'.

单词	equilibrium
释义	equilibrium /ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbrɪəm / /ˌɛkwɪˈlɪbrɪəm/ noun (plural equilibria /ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbrɪə/ /ˌɛkwɪˈlɪbrɪə/) [mass noun] 1A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced: the task is the maintenance of social equilibrium... A dynamic and nearly balanced equilibrium between opposing forces appears to characterize the situation. The unsustainable nature of psi is consistent with the concept that psi effects are a dynamic or fluctuating equilibrium between opposing forces. This analysis suggested that the African population is close to equilibrium between mutational forces and genetic drift. Synonyms balance, symmetry, equipoise, parity, equality, evenness; stability, steadiness archaic counterpoise, equipollence 1.1A state of physical balance: I stumbled over a rock and recovered my equilibrium... An orderly life includes mental as well as physical equilibrium, and shunning all evil thoughts. Earth, unlike the other solar planets, is not in physical equilibrium. Once detached from the gland and ring, respectively, the cell and bubble become spherical to achieve physical equilibrium. 1.2A calm state of mind: his intensity could unsettle his equilibrium... It might appear from the above that postures, breathing techniques and sensory control automatically purge the mind of distractions and bring about equilibrium and calm. I certainly felt bound to the river for restoring my equilibrium, for calming my senses and for providing me with an escape from the city. He'd clearly achieved equilibrium as he calmed down until, noticing he wasn't packing his stuff, the checkout woman tried to help him. Synonyms composure, calmness, calm, equanimity, collectedness, sangfroid, coolness; steadiness, stability, level-headedness, cool-headedness, imperturbability, poise, presence of mind; self-possession, self-control, self-command; impassiveness, impassivity, unexcitability, placidity, placidness, tranquillity, serenity informal cool, unflappability rare ataraxy, ataraxia 1.3 Chemistry A state in which a process and its reverse are occurring at equal rates so that no overall change is taking place: ice is in equilibrium with* water... The maximum concentration of ions in the solution is in equilibrium with the precipitated solid. Therefore, the metastable equilibrium between iron and iron carbide should be considered, because it is relevant to the behavior of most steels in practice. The current ozone layer is as a result of equilibrium between breakdown and recombination. 1.4 Economics* A situation in which supply and demand are matched and prices stable: the market is in equilibrium [as modifier]: the equilibrium level of income... There has been a huge increase in supply and now the levels of supply and demand are in equilibrium. In such a model, prices are in equilibrium at every moment, even when equilibrium prices are changing over time. There appears to be equilibrium in demand supply. Derivatives equilibrial adjective ... Cenozoic mammals of North America exhibited equilibrial diversity for approximately 55 Myr (Eocene-Pleistocene), with strong local interactions limiting diversity in local assemblages. If mortality schedules subsequent to recruitment are strongly density-dependent, pulses of high recruitment will be followed by enhanced mortality and the standing population will remain at or close to an equilibrial size. Some of the chapter authors refine these definitions somewhat to reflect current usage, for example, defining a regulated population in terms of a stationary probability distribution rather than an equilibrial density. Origin Early 17th century (in the sense 'well-balanced state of mind'): from Latin aequilibrium, from aequi- 'equal'+ libra 'balance'. Rhymes Librium
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equilibrium

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equilibrial

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