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valence

/ˈveɪləns/ /ˈvæləns/

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noun

价；效价；滴度。

An extract; a preparation, now especially one effective against a certain number of strains of a pathogen.

Examples :

"The doctor prescribed a new valence to treat the common cold virus, which was effective against several strains. "

医生开了一种新的针对普通感冒病毒的提取物，这种提取物对好几种毒株都有效。

medicine virus biology

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noun

化合价, 原子价。

The combining capacity of an atom, radical or functional group determined by the number of electrons that it will lose, gain, or share when it combines with other atoms etc.

Examples :

"The valence of carbon allows it to form strong bonds with many different elements, making it essential in organic chemistry. "

碳的化合价使其能够与许多不同的元素形成强键，这使得它在有机化学中至关重要。

chemistry compound element

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化合价，原子价

The number of binding sites of a molecule, such as an antibody or antigen.

Examples :

""This antibody has a valence of two, meaning it can bind to two antigens at once." "

这种抗体的化合价是二，也就是说它可以同时结合两个抗原。

biochemistry chemistry biology medicine

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noun

价，配价，配位数

The number of arguments that a verb can have, including its subject, ranging from zero (for the likes of "It rains") to three (for the likes of "He gives her a flower") or, less commonly, four.

Examples :

"The number of bonds that a verb has constitutes what we will call the valence of the verb."

一个动词所能带有的成分数量，决定了我们将要称之为该动词“配价”的东西。

grammar linguistics language word

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noun

效价，正负性。

A one-dimensional value assigned to an object, situation, or state, that can usually be positive or negative.

Examples :

"anger and fear have negative valence"

愤怒和恐惧带有负面的效价/正负性。

mind philosophy value attitude emotion

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noun

值，效价

Examples :

"The student's positive valence towards math class increased significantly after she started getting tutoring. "

自从开始接受辅导后，这位学生对数学课的积极态度显著提高了。

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noun

窗帘楣板，窗帘顶幔

A short curtain that usually hangs along the top edge of a window.

Examples :

"The decorator suggested a floral valence to soften the look of the kitchen window. "

设计师建议用一个带花卉图案的窗帘顶幔来柔化厨房窗户的线条。

architecture property style building

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noun

窗帘盒, 楣帘.

A decorative framework used to conceal the curtain mechanism and so on at the top of a window.

Examples :

"The floral-patterned valence above the living room window added a touch of elegance while hiding the bulky curtain rod. "

客厅窗户上方的那个碎花窗帘盒既增添了一丝优雅，又巧妙地遮盖住了笨重的窗帘杆。

architecture style property

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noun

床裙，床围，床边装饰。

(bedding) A short, decorative edging of cloth that hangs from the mattress to the floor.

Examples :

"My grandmother added a pretty floral valence to the bed skirt, giving the bedroom a charming, old-fashioned touch. "

我奶奶在床裙上加了一圈漂亮的花边床围，给卧室增添了一种迷人的老式风情。

style architecture material building

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箱盖围边

The drooping edging of the lid of a trunk, which covers the joint when the lid is closed.

Examples :

"The old steamer trunk had a decorative valence that hid the hinges and gave it a finished look. "

那个旧式旅行箱的盖子边缘有一圈装饰性的箱盖围边，它遮住了合页，使箱子看起来更加完整美观。

part architecture