释义 |
parameter/pəˈræmitə/n. 1 Math. a quantity constant in the case considered but varying in different cases 【数】参数;参量 2a an (esp. measurable or quantifiable) characteristic or feature (尤指可计量或衡量的)特点,特性 the three major parameters of colour - brightness, hue, and saturation 颜色的 3 大特性——亮度、色彩和章度 b disp. (loosely) a constant element or factor, esp. serving as a limit or boundary [异议] (尤指作为限制或界限的不严格的)限度;界限 within the parameters of the inquiry 在询问的范围内 □ parametric /pærəˈmetrik/ adj.□ parametrize v. tr. (also 亦作 -ise)[modern Latin, from Greek para ‘beside’ + metron ‘measure’]■ Usage 用法说明 The use of parameter in sense 2b is a popular dilution of the word's meaning, probably influenced by perimeter. Although very common, it is frowned upon by some people. 或许受 perimeter 的影响,在使用 parameter 释义 2b 时,大都淡化了其词义。虽然这种用法很常见,但有些人对此仍不赞同。 |