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trigonometry
/ˌtrigəˈnɒmitri/
noun
三角学
the branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between the sides and angles of triangles, especially right-angled triangles
- 1.
The branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between the sides and angles of (in particular) right-angled triangles, as represented by the trigonometric functions, and with calculations based on said relationships.
- 2.
the mathematics of triangles and trigonometric functions
三角形和三角函数的数学
三角形和三角函数的数学
In use
I struggled with trigonometry in high school, but I finally understood it after lots of practice.
Trigonometry is useful for calculating the height of a building without climbing it.
My brother used trigonometry to work out the angle of the roof before fixing it.
study + [noun]
trigonometry 作为不可数名词，常与动词 study 搭配。
I need to study trigonometry for the exam.
我需要为考试学习三角学。
in + [noun]
表示在某一领域时，使用介词 in。
He has a strong foundation in trigonometry.
他在三角学方面基础扎实。
[noun] + be + [adjective]
trigonometry 作主语，谓语用单数。
Connections
Synonyms
- trig
- 三角学（非正式） · trig是trigonometry的非正式缩写，常用于口语或非正式写作，不宜用于正式学术场合。
Confusing words
Word family
- trigonometric
- 三角学的 · adjective
- trigonometrical
- 三角学的 · adjective
- trigonometrically
- 用三角学地 · adverb
Learner notes
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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