单词 | configuration |
释义 | configuration n.   1. a an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form or figure. b the form, shape, or figure resulting from such an arrangement.   2. Astron. & Astrol. the relative position of planets etc.   3. Psychol. = gestalt.   4. Physics the distribution of electrons among the energy levels of an atom, or of nucleons among the energy levels of a nucleus, as specified by quantum numbers.   5. Chem. the fixed three-dimensional relationship of the atoms in a molecule.   6. Computing a the interrelating or interconnecting of a computer system or elements of it so that it will accommodate a particular specification. b an instance of this. Derivatives configurational adj. configure v.tr. (in senses 1, 2, 6). Etymology: LL configuratio f. L configurare (as com-, figurare fashion) |
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