释义 |
metacentre/ˈmetəsentə/n. (US [美] metacenter) the point of intersection between a line (vertical in equilibrium) through the centre of gravity of a floating body and a vertical line through the centre of pressure after a slight angular displacement, which must be above the centre of gravity to ensure stability 定倾中心 □ metacentric /-ˈsentrik/ adj.[French métacentre (as META-, CENTRE)] |