refraction

英 [rɪˈfrækʃn]

美 [rɪˈfrækʃn]

n.  折射（程度）; 折射角

复数：refractions　

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BNC.25451 / COCA.24651

柯林斯词典

• V-ERG （使）折射
  When a ray of light or a sound waverefractsoris refracted, the path it follows bends at a particular point, for example when it enters water or glass.
  1. As we age the lenses of the eyes thicken, and thus refract light differently.
     随着我们年龄的增长，眼睛的晶状体变厚，因此对光线的折射也会发生变化。
  2. ...surfaces that cause the light to reflect and refract.
     导致光线发生反射和折射的表面

英英释义

noun

• the amount by which a propagating wave is bent
  Synonym:deflectiondeflexion
• the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another

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