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be symmetric
The design is symmetric.
这个设计是对称的。
对称的
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
对称的
Having symmetry; balanced and proportioned.
The design is symmetric.
这个设计是对称的。
symmetrical的同义词。
Synonym of symmetrical
集合S上的关系R,使得对于S中所有元素x和y,xRy当且仅当yRx(即若关系在一元素与另一元素之间成立,则在另一元素与该元素之间也成立)。
Of a relation R on a set S, such that xRy if and only if yRx for all members x and y of S (that is, if the relation holds between any element and a second, it also holds between the second and the first).
加密和解密使用相同密钥(或彼此简单相关的密钥)。
Using the same key (or keys that are trivially related) for both encryption and decryption.
The design of the building is perfectly symmetric, so both sides look the same.
这座建筑的设计完全对称，所以两侧看起来一样。
She drew a symmetric pattern on the card by folding the paper in half.
她把纸对折，在卡片上画了一个对称的图案。
The two rooms are symmetric in size and shape, which makes the apartment feel balanced.
这两个房间大小和形状对称，让公寓显得很均衡。
The design is symmetric.
这个设计是对称的。
表示关于某条线或点对称。
The graph is symmetric about the y-axis.
该图形关于y轴对称。
也可用 'symmetric in sth'，但较少见。
The function is symmetric with respect to the origin.
该函数关于原点对称。
Not this
The symmetric of the pattern is pleasing.
Use this
The symmetry of the pattern is pleasing.
学习者错误地将形容词'symmetric'用作名词。应使用名词'symmetry'来表示对称的性质。
Not this
The shape is symetric.
Use this
The shape is symmetric.
学习者漏掉了字母'm'，拼写错误。正确的拼写是'symmetric'，注意有两个'm'。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
对称差
The symmetric difference of two sets contains the elements in either set but not in both.
两个集合的对称差包含属于其中一个集合但不属于两个集合的元素。
对称矩阵
A symmetric matrix is equal to its transpose.
对称矩阵等于其转置矩阵。
对称加密
Symmetric encryption uses the same key for both encryption and decryption.
对称加密在加密和解密时使用相同的密钥。
对称关系
Equality is a symmetric relation: if a equals b, then b equals a.
相等是一种对称关系：如果a等于b，那么b等于a。
对称分布
A normal distribution has a symmetric distribution around its mean.
正态分布围绕其均值呈对称分布。
对称图案
The artist used a symmetric pattern to decorate the ceiling.
艺术家用对称图案装饰天花板。
Use symmetric naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
把 symmetric 想成“照镜子”：左右两边一模一样、相互对应，就是“对称的”。
语域：neutral 常见场景：mathematics (relations)、cryptography (keys)、everyday descriptions of shapes 该词语域中性，适用于从日常描述到专业术语的多种场合；在数学和密码学中是固定术语，一般叙述中也与 symmetrical 同义。
常与介词 about 或 with respect to 连用，表示关于某轴或某点对称。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.