单词 | map |
释义 | map n. & v. --n   1. a a usu. flat representation of the earth's surface, or part of it, showing physical features, cities, etc. (cf. GLOBE). b a diagrammatic representation of a route etc. (drew a map of the journey).   2. a two-dimensional representation of the stars, the heavens, etc., or of the surface of a planet, the moon, etc.   3. a diagram showing the arrangement or components of a thing.   4. sl. the face. --vtr. (mapped, mapping)   1. represent (a country etc.) on a map.   2. Math. associate each element of (a set) with one element of another set. Phrases and idioms map out arrange in detail; plan (a course of conduct etc.). off the map colloq.   1. of no account; obsolete.   2. very distant. on the map colloq. prominent, important. wipe off the map colloq. obliterate. Derivatives mapless adj. mappable adj. mapper n. Etymology: L mappa napkin: in med.L mappa (mundi) map (of the world) |
随便看 |
英语词典包含43808条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。