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particle

/ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/

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noun

粒子，微粒

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

Examples :

"The scientist studied the tiny particle of dust. "

科学家研究了那颗极其微小的尘埃粒子。

part material substance physics science

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noun

粒子，质点

Any of various physical objects making up the constituent parts of an atom; an elementary particle or subatomic particle.

Examples :

"The scientist studied the tiny particles inside the atom. "

科学家研究了原子内部的微小粒子。

physics science part element

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noun

助词，虚词

A word that has a particular grammatical function but does not obviously belong to any particular part of speech, such as the word to in English infinitives or O as a vocative particle.

Examples :

"The word "but" in that sentence functions as a particle, connecting two contrasting ideas. "

在那个句子中，“但是”这个词起到了助词的作用，连接了两个相反的观点。

grammar language linguistics word

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noun

虚词

A part of speech which cannot be inflected: an adverb, preposition, conjunction or interjection.

Examples :

""However" is a particle used to connect ideas. "

"然而"是一个用来连接不同观点的虚词。

grammar linguistics language word part

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noun

圣餐饼，圣饼

In the Roman Catholic church, a crumb of consecrated bread; also the smaller breads used in the communion of the laity.

Examples :

"During the church service, the priest distributed the particle to the congregation. "

在教堂仪式中，神父把圣饼分发给教众。

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