Phrase
extreme point
极点
a point in a convex set that does not lie strictly between any two other points of the set
数学和计算机科学领域用语
- 1.
A point in a convex set which does not lie in any open line segment joining two points in the set.
凸集中的一个点,不在集合中两点连线的任何开线段上
- 2.
The maximum or minimum of a function.
函数的最大值或最小值
- 3.
A leaf vertex of a tree data structure.
树形数据结构的叶子顶点
- 4.
A point that is physically located farthest in the direction of the edge of something.
在某物边缘方向上物理位置最远的点
- 5.
A standpoint that goes farthest in some dimension or on some criterion.
在某个维度或标准上最远的立场
凸集中的一个点,不在集合中两点连线的任何开线段上；函数的最大值或最小值；树形数据结构的叶子顶点；在某物边缘方向上物理位置最远的点；在某个维度或标准上最远的立场
In use
On the graph, the extreme point shows where the profit reaches its maximum.
The extreme points of the curve are difficult to calculate without software.
We found the extreme point by setting the derivative to zero.
the extreme point of [domain]
the extreme point of the feasible region
可行域的极点
at the extreme point
at the extreme point of the polyhedron
在多面体的极点处
reach an extreme point
Connections
Confusing words
- extremum
- 极值 · 极值（extremum）是函数的最大值或最小值，是一个数值；而极点（extreme point）是达到极值的自变量点，即点坐标。二者所指不同：极值是值，极点是点。
- turning point
- 转折点 · 转折点（turning point）指函数从增到减或反之的拐点，不一定是极值点；而极点是达到局部最大或最小的点。转折点更强调方向变化，极点强调数值极端。
Word family
- extreme points
- plural
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.