| 释义 |
differential
—differential /ˌdɪf.əˈren.ʃəl/
Ⅰ adjective ► F0 based on a difference: » We have a differential salary structure based on employees' experience.Thesaurus+: ↑Different and differenceThesaurus+: ↑Numerical relationshipsdifferentially /-i/ adverb Thesaurus+: ↑Different and difference
Ⅱ noun [C] (GAP) ► F0 an amount of difference between things that are compared: » a price differential» The pay differential between workers and management is too great.Thesaurus+: ↑Different and differenceThesaurus+: ↑Numerical relationships
Ⅲ noun [C] (GEAR) ► F0 a DIFFERENTIAL GEAR(Cf. ↑differential gear)Thesaurus+: ↑The engine and engine parts , ↑Engines and motors |