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单词 asymmetry
释义

asymmetry

/eɪˈsɪmɪtri /
noun (plural asymmetries) [mass noun]
Lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something; lack of symmetry: there was an asymmetry between the right and left ears the global system is marked by great asymmetry: the most important goods are controlled by groups in a relatively small number of countries [count noun]: gravitational asymmetries had pulled the sphere out of shape...
  • And when we choose asymmetry it is usually because we recognise the effect that the absence of symmetry produces.
  • To see an obvious example of asymmetry, just look at your hands.
  • Why must the price of peace be paid symmetrically, when only asymmetry exists in the causes of war?

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Greek asummetria, from a- 'without' + summetria (see symmetry).

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