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

ran•dom adj.

occurring or done without definite aim, reason, plan, or pattern:a few random examples; random killings.
Statisticsof or being a process of selection in which each item of a group has an equal chance of being chosen.

Idioms

Idioms at random, without regard to rules, schedules, purpose, pattern, etc.:chose colors at random.

ran•dom•ly, adv.

ran•dom adj.

proceeding, made, or occurring without definite aim, reason, or pattern:the random selection of numbers.
Statisticsof or characterizing a process of selection in which each item of a set has an equal probability of being chosen.
Building
- (of building materials) lacking uniformity of dimensions:random shingles.
- (of ashlar) laid without continuous courses.
- constructed or applied without regularity:random bond.

Printing, British Terms[Chiefly Brit.]bank³ (def. 7b).
at random, without definite aim, purpose, method, or adherence to a prior arrangement;
in a haphazard way:Contestants were chosen at random from the studio audience.

adv.

Buildingwithout uniformity:random-sized slates.

Gmc
Old French randon, derivative of randir to gallop
Middle English raundon, random 1275–1325

ran′dom•ly, adv.
ran′dom•ness, n.

1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged haphazard, chance, fortuitous.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

random /ˈrændəm/ adj

lacking any definite plan or prearranged order; haphazard: a random selection
having a value which cannot be determined but only described probabilistically: a random variable
chosen without regard to any characteristics of the individual members of the population so that each has an equal chance of being selected: random sampling

at random ⇒ in a purposeless fashion; not following any prearranged order

Etymology: 14th Century: from Old French randon, from randir to gallop, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German rinnan to run

ˈrandomly adv ˈrandomness n

bank¹ n.

[countable]

a long pile or heap;
mass:a bank of clouds.
a slope;
incline:trees planted on the bank to the highway.
Geographythe slope of land that borders a stream, river, or lake:The banks of the river had overflowed.

[~ + object] to border with or like a bank: a round area banked with seats.
to pile up or form into a bank: [~ + object]The plow banked the snow into my driveway.[no object]The snow banked up about 30 feet during the blizzard.
[~ + object] to cover (a fire) with ashes to make it burn more slowly.
Aeronautics to tip or incline to one side:[no object]The plane banked to the left.
Civil Engineering, Rail Transport (of a road) to slope upward from the inner edge to the outer edge at a curve:[no object]The road banks at a sharp angle here.

bank² n.

[countable]

Businessa business institution for receiving, lending, and keeping money safe.
a small container for holding money, esp. coins.
a special storage place: a blood bank.
a reserve or collection:data banks.

Businessto keep or deposit (money) in a bank: [~ + object]banked her salary.[no object]Where do you bank?
bank on or upon, [~ + on/upon + object] to count on;
depend on:If she says she'll be there, you can bank on it.

bank³ n. [countable]

a group of objects in a line or a row.
Electricitya number of similar devices connected to act together: a bank of computer terminals.

bank¹ n.

a long pile or heap;
mass:a bank of earth; a bank of clouds.
a slope or acclivity.
Geography[Physical Geog.]the slope immediately bordering a stream course along which the water normally runs.
Oceanographya broad elevation of the sea floor around which the water is relatively shallow but not a hazard to surface navigation.
Mining[Coal Mining.]the surface around the mouth of a shaft.
Civil Engineering, Rail Transport, Civil EngineeringAlso called cant, superelevation. the inclination of the bed of a banked road or railroad.
Aeronauticsthe lateral inclination of an aircraft, esp. during a turn.
Games[Billiards, Pool.]the cushion of the table.

v.t.

to border with or like a bank;
embank:banking the river with sandbags at flood stage.
to form into a bank or heap (usually fol. by up):to bank up the snow.
Civil Engineering, Rail Transportto build (a road or railroad track) with an upward slope from the inner edge to the outer edge at a curve.
Aeronauticsto tip or incline (an airplane) laterally.
Games[Billiards, Pool.]
- to drive (a ball) to the cushion.
- to pocket (the object ball) by driving it against the bank.
to cover (a fire) with ashes or fuel to make it burn long and slowly.

v.i.

Meteorologyto build up in or form banks, as clouds or snow.
Aeronauticsto tip or incline an airplane laterally.
Time[Horol.](of a lever or balance) to be halted at either end of its oscillation by striking a pin or the like.
Civil Engineering, Rail Transport(of a road or railroad track) to slope upward from the inner edge to the outer edge at a curve.

Gmc *bank-ōn-; perh. akin to Sanskrit bhañj- bend, Lithuanian bangà wave; see bank³, bench
1150–1200; Middle English banke, Old English hōbanca couch; cognate with Old Norse bakki elevation, hill, Swedish backe, Danish bakke

1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged embankment, mound, ridge, dike.
3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See shore¹.

bank² n.

Businessan institution for receiving, lending, exchanging, and safeguarding money and, in some cases, issuing notes and transacting other financial business.
Businessthe office or quarters of such an institution.
Games
- the stock or fund of pieces from which the players draw.
- the fund of the manager or the dealer.
a special storage place:a blood bank; a sperm bank.
a store or reserve.
[Obs.]
- a sum of money, esp. as a fund for use in business.
- a moneychanger's table, counter, or shop.

v.i.

Businessto keep money in or have an account with a bank:Do you bank at the Village Savings Bank?
Businessto exercise the functions of a bank or banker.
Gamesto hold the bank.

v.t.

Businessto deposit in a bank:to bank one's paycheck.
bank on or upon, to count on;
depend on:You can bank on him to hand you a reasonable bill for his services.

Old High German bank bench
Italian banca table, counter, moneychanger's table
Middle French banque
late Middle English 1425–75

bank³ n.

an arrangement of objects in a line or in tiers:a bank of seats; a bank of lights.
Music and Dancea row of keys on an organ.
a row of elevator cars, as in a hotel or high-rise office building.
a bench for rowers in a galley.
a row or tier of oars.
the group of rowers occupying one bench or rowing one oar.
[Print.]
- Printing(formerly) a bench on which sheets are placed as printed.
- PrintingAlso called,[esp. Brit.,] random. the sloping work surface at the top of a compositor's workbench.
- Printinga table or rack on which type material is stored before being made up in forms.
JournalismAlso called deck. a part of a headline containing one or more lines of type, esp. a part that appears below the main part.
Electricitya number of similar devices connected to act together:a bank of transformers; a bank of resistors.

v.t.

to arrange in a bank:to bank the seats; to bank the lights.

Gmc; see bank¹
Old French banc bench
Middle English bank(e) 1200–50

单词	random
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 ran•dom /ˈrændəm/USA pronunciation adj. occurring or done without definite aim, reason, plan, or pattern:a few random examples; random killings. Statisticsof or being a process of selection in which each item of a group has an equal chance of being chosen. Idioms Idioms at random, without regard to rules, schedules, purpose, pattern, etc.:chose colors at random. ran•dom•ly, adv. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 ran•dom (ran′dəm),USA pronunciation adj. proceeding, made, or occurring without definite aim, reason, or pattern:the random selection of numbers. Statisticsof or characterizing a process of selection in which each item of a set has an equal probability of being chosen. Building (of building materials) lacking uniformity of dimensions:random shingles. (of ashlar) laid without continuous courses. constructed or applied without regularity:random bond. n. Printing, British Terms[Chiefly Brit.]bank³ (def. 7b). at random, without definite aim, purpose, method, or adherence to a prior arrangement; in a haphazard way:Contestants were chosen at random from the studio audience. adv. Buildingwithout uniformity:random-sized slates. Gmc Old French randon, derivative of randir to gallop Middle English raundon, random 1275–1325 ran′dom•ly, adv. ran′dom•ness, n. 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged haphazard, chance, fortuitous. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: random /ˈrændəm/ adj lacking any definite plan or prearranged order; haphazard: a random selection having a value which cannot be determined but only described probabilistically: a random variable chosen without regard to any characteristics of the individual members of the population so that each has an equal chance of being selected: random sampling n at random ⇒ in a purposeless fashion; not following any prearranged order Etymology: 14th Century: from Old French randon, from randir to gallop, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German rinnan to run ˈrandomly adv ˈrandomness n WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 bank¹ /bæŋk/USA pronunciation n. [countable] a long pile or heap; mass:a bank of clouds. a slope; incline:trees planted on the bank to the highway. Geographythe slope of land that borders a stream, river, or lake:The banks of the river had overflowed. v. [~ + object] to border with or like a bank: a round area banked with seats. to pile up or form into a bank: [~ + object]The plow banked the snow into my driveway.[no object]The snow banked up about 30 feet during the blizzard. [~ + object] to cover (a fire) with ashes to make it burn more slowly. Aeronautics to tip or incline to one side:[no object]The plane banked to the left. Civil Engineering, Rail Transport (of a road) to slope upward from the inner edge to the outer edge at a curve:[no object]The road banks at a sharp angle here. bank² /bæŋk/USA pronunciation n. [countable] Businessa business institution for receiving, lending, and keeping money safe. a small container for holding money, esp. coins. a special storage place: a blood bank. a reserve or collection:data banks. v. Businessto keep or deposit (money) in a bank: [~ + object]banked her salary.[no object]Where do you bank? bank on or upon, [~ + on/upon + object] to count on; depend on:If she says she'll be there, you can bank on it. bank³ /bæŋk/USA pronunciation n. [countable] a group of objects in a line or a row. Electricitya number of similar devices connected to act together: a bank of computer terminals. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 bank¹ (bangk),USA pronunciation n. a long pile or heap; mass:a bank of earth; a bank of clouds. a slope or acclivity. Geography[Physical Geog.]the slope immediately bordering a stream course along which the water normally runs. Oceanographya broad elevation of the sea floor around which the water is relatively shallow but not a hazard to surface navigation. Mining[Coal Mining.]the surface around the mouth of a shaft. Civil Engineering, Rail Transport, Civil EngineeringAlso called cant, superelevation. the inclination of the bed of a banked road or railroad. Aeronauticsthe lateral inclination of an aircraft, esp. during a turn. Games[Billiards, Pool.]the cushion of the table. v.t. to border with or like a bank; embank:banking the river with sandbags at flood stage. to form into a bank or heap (usually fol. by up):to bank up the snow. Civil Engineering, Rail Transportto build (a road or railroad track) with an upward slope from the inner edge to the outer edge at a curve. Aeronauticsto tip or incline (an airplane) laterally. Games[Billiards, Pool.] to drive (a ball) to the cushion. to pocket (the object ball) by driving it against the bank. to cover (a fire) with ashes or fuel to make it burn long and slowly. v.i. Meteorologyto build up in or form banks, as clouds or snow. Aeronauticsto tip or incline an airplane laterally. Time[Horol.](of a lever or balance) to be halted at either end of its oscillation by striking a pin or the like. Civil Engineering, Rail Transport(of a road or railroad track) to slope upward from the inner edge to the outer edge at a curve. Gmc *bank-ōn-; perh. akin to Sanskrit bhañj- bend, Lithuanian bangà wave; see bank³, bench 1150–1200; Middle English banke, Old English hōbanca couch; cognate with Old Norse bakki elevation, hill, Swedish backe, Danish bakke 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged embankment, mound, ridge, dike. 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See shore¹. bank² (bangk),USA pronunciation n. Businessan institution for receiving, lending, exchanging, and safeguarding money and, in some cases, issuing notes and transacting other financial business. Businessthe office or quarters of such an institution. Games the stock or fund of pieces from which the players draw. the fund of the manager or the dealer. a special storage place:a blood bank; a sperm bank. a store or reserve. [Obs.] a sum of money, esp. as a fund for use in business. a moneychanger's table, counter, or shop. v.i. Businessto keep money in or have an account with a bank:Do you bank at the Village Savings Bank? Businessto exercise the functions of a bank or banker. Gamesto hold the bank. v.t. Businessto deposit in a bank:to bank one's paycheck. bank on or upon, to count on; depend on:You can bank on him to hand you a reasonable bill for his services. Old High German bank bench Italian banca table, counter, moneychanger's table Middle French banque late Middle English 1425–75 bank³ (bangk),USA pronunciation n. an arrangement of objects in a line or in tiers:a bank of seats; a bank of lights. Music and Dancea row of keys on an organ. a row of elevator cars, as in a hotel or high-rise office building. a bench for rowers in a galley. a row or tier of oars. the group of rowers occupying one bench or rowing one oar. [Print.] Printing(formerly) a bench on which sheets are placed as printed. PrintingAlso called,[esp. Brit.,] random. the sloping work surface at the top of a compositor's workbench. Printinga table or rack on which type material is stored before being made up in forms. JournalismAlso called deck. a part of a headline containing one or more lines of type, esp. a part that appears below the main part. Electricitya number of similar devices connected to act together:a bank of transformers; a bank of resistors. v.t. to arrange in a bank:to bank the seats; to bank the lights. Gmc; see bank¹ Old French banc bench Middle English bank(e) 1200–50
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