Word · Frequency #11820
symmetrical
对称的;匀称的
having parts that match each other in size, shape, and position, giving a balanced overall form
- 1.
Exhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations.
呈现对称的;各部分和谐或成比例的;具有对应部分的。
- 2.
having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts
对应部分在大小、形状和相对位置上相似
- 3.
exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities
实体内部或不同实体之间组成成分的等同或对应
对等的;对应的;呈现对称的;各部分和谐或成比例的;具有对应部分的。;对应部分在大小、形状和相对位置上相似;实体内部或不同实体之间组成成分的等同或对应;对称的
In use
The two windows on the front wall are perfectly symmetrical, so the room looks balanced.
The butterfly's wings are symmetrical, with the same pattern on both sides.
The design for the new building is deliberately symmetrical, giving it a formal look.
be symmetrical
The design of the building is perfectly symmetrical.
这座建筑的设计完全对称。
be symmetrical with sth
The left side of the face is symmetrical with the right side.
脸的左侧与右侧对称。
be symmetrical about sth
Connections
Collocations
- perfectly symmetrical
- 完全对称的
- The human face is not perfectly symmetrical.人的脸并非完全对称。
- symmetrical pattern
- 对称图案
- The carpet has a symmetrical pattern of flowers and vines.地毯上有花卉和藤蔓组成的对称图案。
- symmetrical arrangement
- 对称排列
- The symmetrical arrangement of the chairs made the hall look tidy.椅子对称排列,使大厅看起来很整洁。
- symmetrical face
- 对称的脸
- Many people consider a symmetrical face more attractive.许多人认为对称的脸更有吸引力。
- symmetrical balance
- 对称平衡
- The painter used symmetrical balance to give the composition a calm feeling.画家运用对称平衡,使构图给人一种平静的感觉。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
把symmetrical想成‘sym-≈same(相同)’,左右两侧相同、比例匀称,即‘对称的’。
Context & Register
语域:neutral 常见场景:数学与几何描述、设计与艺术分析、日常外观描述 该词为中性用语,通常用于数学、科学、设计等需要描述形状或结构对称性的场合,日常口语中也可以使用。
Grammar Note
常用作表语或定语,后接介词to或with表示与某物对称。
Pronunciation & Spelling
真正押韵的词(重读元音及之后相同):metrical /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/、asymmetrical /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/、geometrical /ˌdʒiːəˈmɛtrɪkəl/;它们都含 -metrical /mɛtrɪkəl/。注意:typical /ˈtɪpɪkəl/、chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ 虽也以 -ical 结尾,但读音分别是 /pɪkəl/、/kɛmɪkəl/,与 /mɛtrɪkəl/ 不押韵。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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