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vectors

/ˈvɛktərz/

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noun

向量，矢量

A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points.

Examples :

"The navigation app calculated several vectors to guide us to our destination, each representing a possible route with a specific distance and direction. "

导航应用计算出了几个向量来引导我们到达目的地，每个向量代表一条可能的路线，并包含了特定的距离和方向。

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noun

向量，矢量

An ordered tuple representing a directed quantity or the signed difference between two points.

Examples :

"The directions to the library and the grocery store from my house can be represented as vectors, showing both the distance and the direction I need to travel. "

从我家到图书馆和杂货店的方向可以用向量来表示，它既显示了我需要行进的距离，也显示了我需要行进的方向。

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noun

向量，矢量

Any member of a (generalized) vector space.

Examples :

"The vectors in {mathbb Q}[X] are the single-variable polynomials with rational coefficients: one is extstyle x^{42}+rac1{137}x-1."

在{mathbb Q}[X]这个向量空间里，向量就是那些系数为有理数的一元多项式，比如x^{42}+rac1{137}x-1就是一个例子。

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noun

向量，矢量

A chosen course or direction for motion, as of an aircraft.

Examples :

"Air traffic controllers provide vectors to pilots, guiding them along specific routes to avoid collisions. "

空中交通管制员会向飞行员提供飞行引导，引导他们沿着特定航线飞行，以避免碰撞。

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noun

病媒，传播媒介。

A carrier of a disease-causing agent.

Examples :

"Mosquitoes are common vectors of diseases like malaria and Zika virus. "

蚊子是常见的病媒，会传播疟疾和寨卡病毒等疾病。

medicine disease biology organism insect animal

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noun

传播者，载体

(by extension) A person or entity that passes along an urban legend or other meme.

Examples :

"My younger cousins are vectors; they spread every silly TikTok trend and viral meme throughout the family. "

我那些小堂弟们就是传播者，他们把各种无聊的 TikTok 潮流和病毒式迷因在家里传了个遍。

culture media internet communication

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noun

心理动因, 发展诱因

A recurring psychosocial issue that stimulates growth and development in the personality.

Examples :

"Facing challenges in a new job, like learning unfamiliar software and building relationships with coworkers, can be powerful vectors for personal growth, forcing you to adapt and develop new skills. "

在新工作中面临挑战，比如学习不熟悉的软件和建立与同事的关系，可能是个人成长强大的心理动因/发展诱因，迫使你适应并发展新技能。

mind human character being philosophy society soul

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noun

视觉引导，视线轨迹

The way in which the eyes are drawn across the visual text. The trail that a book cover can encourage the eyes to follow from certain objects to others.

Examples :

"The book cover used strong vectors, with a bold arrow pointing from the title to the author's name, effectively guiding the reader's eye. "

这本书的封面使用了强烈的视觉引导，一个粗体的箭头从书名指向作者的名字，有效地引导了读者的视线。

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noun

向量, 向量表。

(operating systems) A memory address containing the address of a code entry point, usually one which is part of a table and often one that is dereferenced and jumped to during the execution of an interrupt.

Examples :

"The operating system uses vectors to quickly find the right instructions when an interrupt, like a power failure, happens. "

操作系统使用向量表来快速找到正确的指令，当发生中断时，比如电源故障。

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noun

向量，矢量.

A one-dimensional array.

Examples :

"The spreadsheet program uses vectors to store each row of data, with each vector holding information like name, address, and phone number. "

这个电子表格程序使用向量（一种一维数组）来存储每一行数据，每个向量包含姓名、地址和电话号码等信息。

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noun

矢量图，向量图

A graphical representation using outlines; vector graphics.

Examples :

"a vector image"

一张矢量图

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noun

载体，媒介。

A DNA molecule used to carry genetic information from one organism into another.

Examples :

"Scientists use vectors to deliver genes into cells, like using a special envelope to mail a letter containing genetic instructions. "

科学家使用载体将基因导入细胞，就像使用一个特殊的信封来邮寄包含基因指令的信件。

biology biochemistry organism technology medicine science

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verb

引导，导向。

To set (particularly an aircraft) on a course toward a selected point.

Examples :

"Air traffic control decided to vector the incoming flight away from the thunderstorm. "

空中交通管制决定引导进港航班避开雷暴。

nautical military vehicle direction

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verb

导向，指向，向量化。

To redirect to a vector, or code entry point.

Examples :

"If the website receives too much traffic, we can vector users to a backup server to prevent a crash. "

如果网站流量过大，我们可以将用户导向备用服务器，以防止崩溃。

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