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单词 saltus
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Definition of saltus in English:

saltus

noun ˈsaltəsˈsaltəs
literary

  • A sudden transition; a breach of continuity.

    〈诗/文〉突然过渡，突然转折；中断

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The order of the rings is suddenly altered by half an order: the rings become faint, then there is a saltus of half an order in the colours.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin, literally 'leap'.

Definition of saltus in US English:

saltus

nounˈsaltəs
literary

  • A sudden transition; a breach of continuity.

    〈诗/文〉突然过渡，突然转折；中断

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The order of the rings is suddenly altered by half an order: the rings become faint, then there is a saltus of half an order in the colours.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin, literally ‘leap’.
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