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conformal

/kənˈfɔrməl/ /kɑnˈfɔrməl/

Illustration conformal - Image 1

adjective

保形的，共形的

That conforms, especially to the shape of something.

Examples :

"The flexible phone case had a conformal design, fitting snugly around every curve of the phone. "

这款柔软的手机壳采用了保形设计，紧密贴合手机的每一处曲线。

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Illustration conformal - Image 1

adjective

保角的，共形的。

(of a transformation) That preserves angles between intersecting curves.

Examples :

"The map projection was conformal, so the angles between streets on the map accurately represented the angles between those same streets in the real city. "

这张地图投影是保角的，因此地图上街道之间的角度能够准确地反映真实城市中对应街道之间的角度。

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Illustration conformal - Image 1

adjective

保角的，等角的

(of a map projection) That preserves relative angles over small scales, at all but a limited number of distinct points.

Examples :

"On conformal map projections, the scale depends on location only and not direction."

在保角地图投影上，比例尺只取决于位置，与方向无关。

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