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Amorphous Means Lacking Form Word Shape Clear 英

英语单词 amorphous
英美音标 英 [ə'mɔːfəs] 美 [ə'mɔːrfəs]
中文释义 adj.无定形的;杂乱的;非结晶的
英语例句 (1) It is an amorphous colorless or white powder.
(2) I really can't understand his amorphous ideas.
中文例句 (1) 它是一种无定形的无色或白色粉末。
(2) 我真的弄不懂他那些乱七八糟的想法。
vocabulary简明 In a scientific sense amorphous means lacking a crystalline structure, something without solid form. In a broader sense, the word describes anything that lacks a distinct shape or organizing theme, be it a work of art, a political movement, or even someone's direction in life.
vocabulary扩展 The Latin roots of this word are clear — morph means form and a means lacking. Lacking form. When used to describe creative works or ideas, it usually refers to a lack of organization and would rarely be considered a compliment. If your writing is amorphous, it's probably not fully formed. An amorphous crowd of people seem to be random and unconnected, until they all start dancing the Macarena in unison.
柯林斯解释
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]无固定形状(或结构)的;不规则的;无组织的 Something that is amorphous has no clear shape or structure.
  [usu ADJ n]
  [FORMAL 正式]
  • A dark, strangely amorphous shadow filled the room.

    一团形状怪异的黑影笼罩了整个房间。

  • ...the amorphous mass of the unemployed.

    散漫的失业人群

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