Word · Frequency #6774
Fully loadedquantum
量
a discrete amount of something analogous to the quantities in quantum theory
- 1.
The amount or quantity observably present, or available.
可观察到的或可用的数量或量
- 2.
The smallest possible, and therefore indivisible, unit of a given quantity or quantifiable phenomenon.
给定数量或可量化现象的最小单位
- 3.
The amount of time allocated for a thread to perform its work in a multithreaded environment.
在多线程环境中分配给线程执行工作的时间量
- 4.
The minimum dose of a pathogen required to cause an infection.
引起感染所需的病原体最小剂量
- 5.
Amount of goods produced or demanded.
生产或需求的商品数量
- 6.
A definite portion of a manifoldness, limited by a mark or by a boundary.
由标记或边界限定的多样性的一定部分
量子；可观察到的或可用的数量或量；给定数量或可量化现象的最小单位；在多线程环境中分配给线程执行工作的时间量；引起感染所需的病原体最小剂量
In use
A quantum of light is called a photon.
Quantum mechanics explains the behavior of particles at the atomic scale.
The new computer uses quantum bits, or qubits, to process information.
quantum of [noun]
A photon is a quantum of light.
光子是光的一个量子。
quantum [noun]
quantum 作定语修饰名词，表示与量子理论相关的。
Quantum mechanics revolutionized physics.
量子力学彻底改变了物理学。
[verb] a quantum leap/jump
quantum leap/jump 为固定短语，比喻重大突破。
The discovery was a quantum leap in technology.
Connections
Collocations
- quantum mechanics
- 量子力学
- Quantum mechanics describes the behavior of particles at the atomic level.量子力学描述了原子层面粒子的行为。
- quantum theory
- 量子理论
- Quantum theory revolutionized our understanding of the physical world.量子理论彻底改变了我们对物理世界的理解。
- quantum leap
- 巨大飞跃；量子跃迁
- This discovery represents a quantum leap in medical research.这一发现代表了医学研究的巨大飞跃。
- quantum state
- 量子态
- A quantum state can be a superposition of multiple possibilities.一个量子态可以是多种可能性的叠加。
- quantum computing
- 量子计算
- Quantum computing promises to solve problems beyond the reach of classical computers.量子计算有望解决超越经典计算机能力的问题。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想'量子跳跃'：最小不连续变化单位。quantum像quantity，但指最小量。
Context & Register
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Pronunciation & Spelling
None of these words rhyme with 'quantum' because their stressed vowels differ. The '-um' ending is common, but the /kw/ onset of 'quantum' is not shared by these words. For a word that shares both 'qu' and '-um', none exist in common English.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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。
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