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axisBrE /ˈæksɪs/NAmE /ˈæksɪs/ noun (axes BrE /ˈæksiːz/ NAmE /ˈæksiːz/ ) an imaginary line through the centre of an object, around which the object turns 轴（旋转物体假想的中心线）◆Mars takes longer to revolve on its axis than the Earth. 火星自转一周的时间比地球长。(specialist) a fixed line against which the positions of points are measured, especially points on a graph 坐标轴◆the vertical/horizontal axis 纵/横坐标轴(geometry 几何) a line that divides a shape into two equal parts 对称中心线（将物体平分为二）◆an axis of symmetry 对称轴◆The axis of a circle is its diameter. 圆的对称中心线就是其直径。 [usually sing.] (formal) an agreement or alliance between two or more countries 轴心（国与国之间的协议或联盟）◆the Franco-German axis 法德轴心 |
