| 英语单词 | amorphous |
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| 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 | 1 [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]
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