| 释义 |
straight-line
\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adjective
1. : being a mechanical linkage or equivalent device designed to produce or copy motion in a straight or approximately straight line
2.
a. : having the principal parts arranged in a straight line
< a straight-line compressor having the steam and air cylinders in a straight line >
b. : relating to or constituting a production system with parts or facilities arranged for performance of consecutive operations without backtracking or deviating from a straightforward course
< plant layout on a straight-line basis >
< savings effected by straight-line organization >
3. : spread uniformly or spreading accumulation or payments uniformly and especially in equal segments over a course covering a given term
< straight-line amortization of the discount on bonds >
< comparison of results from a straight-line and a sinking-fund method > |