Hooke, Robert (1635-1703), English scientist. He formulated the law of elasticity (Hooke's law), proposed an undulating theory of light, introduced the term cell to biology, postulated elliptical orbits for the earth and moon, and proposed the inverse square law of gravitational attraction. He also invented or improved many scientific instruments and mechanical devices, and designed a number of buildings in London after the Great Fire.
胡克, 罗伯特（1635-1703, 英国科学家, 他阐明了弹性定律[胡克定律], 提出光的波动说, 在生物学中引入细胞一词, 认定地球和月球的轨道是椭圆的, 提出万有引力的平方反比律; 他还发明、改进了许多科学工具和机械装置, 在伦敦大火之后在伦敦设计了许多建筑）。