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exponential

/ˌɛk.spəʊ.ˈnɛn.tʃəl/ /ˌɛk.spoʊ.ˈnɛn.tʃəl/

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noun

指数函数

Any function that has an exponent as an independent variable.

Examples :

"The graph of 2 to the power of x demonstrates an exponential that increases rapidly as x grows. "

2的x次方的图像展示了一个指数函数，它随着x的增长而迅速增加。

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adjective

指数的，幂数的

Relating to an exponent.

Examples :

"The population growth of the town showed an exponential increase after the new factory opened. "

自从新工厂开业后，这个镇的人口增长呈现指数式增长。

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adjective

指数的，幂的。

Expressed in terms of a power of e.

Examples :

"The scientist modeled the bacteria growth with an exponential equation, using e to represent the continuous rate of increase. "

这位科学家用一个指数方程来模拟细菌的生长，其中用e来表示持续增长的速率。

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adjective

指数的，几何级数的。

Characterised by a rate of change that is proportional to the value of the varying quantity, or, equivalently, by a doubling or halving over successive fixed intervals of time or other parameter.

Examples :

"There were two deaths on Monday, four on Tuesday, and eight on Wednesday. The rate of increase seems exponential."

周一有两人死亡，周二有四人死亡，周三有八人死亡。这个增长速度看起来是指数级的。

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adjective

指数的，飞速增长的

Characterised by a very rapid rate of change, especially increase.

Examples :

"The number of students in the school is growing at an exponential rate. "

这所学校的学生人数正在以惊人的速度增长。

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