Word
isometry
等距映射；等距变换
A distance-preserving mapping between metric spaces, typically one-to-one.
- 1.
A function between metric spaces (or on a single metric space) having the property that the distance between two images is equal to the distance between their preimages.
度量空间之间保持距离的函数,即两像的距离等于原像的距离
- 2.
the growth rates in different parts of a growing organism are the same
生长中的生物体不同部分的生长速率相同
- 3.
a one-to-one mapping of one metric space into another metric space that preserves the distances between each pair of points
保持每对点之间距离的一个度量空间到另一个度量空间的一对一映射
- 4.
equality of elevation above sea level
海拔高度相等
等速生长；海拔相等；度量空间之间保持距离的函数,即两像的距离等于原像的距离；生长中的生物体不同部分的生长速率相同；保持每对点之间距离的一个度量空间到另一个度量空间的一对一映射
In use
In many fish, body shape remains constant during growth due to isometry.
The study compared isometry and allometry in plant development.
Isometries in crustaceans result in proportional limb growth.
the isometries of the cube
isometry of [noun phrase]
The isometry of the limbs and torso is common in many animals.
在许多动物中，四肢和躯干的等距生长很常见。
[subject] + exhibit(s) isometry
The growth patterns exhibit isometry throughout development.
整个发育过程中的生长模式表现出等容性。
Connections
Confusing words
- isometric
- 等尺寸的, 等体积的 · isometric是形容词，表示尺寸或体积相等；isometry是名词，表示生长速率相等、等距映射。
- isomorphism
- 同构 · isomorphism指结构上的相似性，isometry指度量上的相等。
- isotropy
- 各向同性 · isotropy指在所有方向上性质相同，isometry指距离或生长速率相等。
Word family
- isometric
- 等距的；等容的 · adj
- isometrically
- 等距地；等容地 · adv
Learner notes
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Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.