单词 | constant |
释义 | constant¹ 1.(something unchanging)不变的事物;恒定的事物 Duels, murder, and feuding were constants in the Highlands.在苏格兰高地, 决斗、谋杀和世仇是永恒不变的事情。 Despite the instability of her life, there remained two constants: she took mass at St Matthew's and tea at the House of Lords.尽管她的生活变化无常, 但是总有两件雷打不动的事:去圣马太教堂做弥撒以及去上议院喝茶。 In the world of fashion it sometimes seems that the only constant is ceaseless change.在时尚界, 有时似乎唯一永恒不变的东西就是不断的变化。 2.符号为c【数】(invariable quantity)常数;常量;常项 The velocity of light is a constant.光速是个常量。 3.【数】(symbol)常量符号 4.【物】常量 5.=logical constant constant² 1.(ever-present)+ threat, pressure一直存在的;+ reminder经常的;不断的;+ pain, fear无时不在的 Inflation is a constant threat.通货膨胀的威胁是始终存在的。 She suggests that women are under constant pressure to be abnormally thin.她认为女性总是处于需要保持骨感身材的压力之下。 I wanted you out of my sight. You were a constant reminder of my weakness, my cowardice.我要你从我的视线中消失。你的存在让我不断想起我的脆弱、我的怯懦。 2.(never-ending)+ stream, struggle, battle持续不断的;不停的;连续发生的 He had a constant stream of visitors.他的访客络绎不绝。 His condition has made life a constant struggle.他的健康状况使他的人生变成了一场永不停息的斗争。 the constant battle to keep his weight near 10st为使体重保持在10英石(63.5公斤)左右的持续斗争 3.(unvarying)+ state始终如一的;持久不变的;+ speed, temperature恒定的 The job market is in a constant state of flux.就业市场处于永恒的变动之中。 4.(unfailing)+ source无穷尽的;+ supply, flow源源不断的;+ contact持续的 a constant source of encouragement and advice鼓励和建议的不断的源泉 a constant supply of fresh fish源源不断的鲜鱼供给 5.<文>(loyal)忠实的;忠诚的;忠贞不渝的 He has been constant in his friendship.他始终忠于友谊。 |
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