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thermodynamics
热力学
the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy
- 1.
The science of the conversions between heat and other forms of energy.
研究热与其他形式能量转换的科学。
- 2.
the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy
物理学中研究不同形式能量转换的分支
研究热与其他形式能量转换的科学。；物理学中研究不同形式能量转换的分支；热力学；[化] 热力学
In use
In physics class, we studied how thermodynamics explains the flow of heat from hot objects to cold ones.
The engineer used thermodynamics to design a more efficient engine for the car.
Understanding thermodynamics helps scientists improve how we store and use energy.
the laws of thermodynamics
The laws of thermodynamics apply to every energy conversion.
热力学定律适用于每一次能量转换。
thermodynamics + singular verb
thermodynamics 虽以 -s 结尾，但作不可数名词，谓语动词用单数。
Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that studies energy conversion.
热力学是研究能量转换的物理学分支。
the thermodynamics of [process/system]
Connections
Collocations
- second law of thermodynamics
- 热力学第二定律
- The second law of thermodynamics explains why entropy tends to increase.热力学第二定律解释了为什么熵趋于增加。
- first law of thermodynamics
- 热力学第一定律
- The first law of thermodynamics states that energy is conserved.热力学第一定律说明能量是守恒的。
- laws of thermodynamics
- 热力学定律
- The laws of thermodynamics govern all energy transformations.热力学定律支配着所有的能量转换。
- statistical thermodynamics
- 统计热力学
- Statistical thermodynamics links the behavior of individual particles to macroscopic properties.统计热力学将单个粒子的行为与宏观性质联系起来。
- engineering thermodynamics
- 工程热力学
- Engineering thermodynamics is essential for designing efficient power plants.
Learner notes
Memory Tip
把 thermodynamics 拆成 thermo（热）+ dynamics（动力），联想“热动力”：研究热与能量转换的物理学分支。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：物理学教材、学术论文 该词是物理学专业术语，通常用于学术或教学语境，日常口语中较少出现。
Pronunciation & Spelling
dynamics、aerodynamics、hydrodynamics 与 thermodynamics 词尾都以 /ˈnæmɪks/ 发音，押韵。注意 dynamic 比 thermodynamics 少一个 /s/，不押韵；thermostat 和 thermos 虽以 thermo 开头，但分别读作 /ˈθɜːməstæt/ 和 /ˈθɜːməs/，与 thermodynamics 的 /θɜːməʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/ 不同，也不押韵。
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