首頁英語詞典differentialdifferential英英釋意

differential

英 [,d?f?'ren?(?)l] 美['d?f?'r?n??l]
  • adj. 微分的;差別的;特異的
  • n. 微分;差別

英英釋意


1. the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
2. a quality that differentiates between similar things
3. a bevel gear that permits rotation of two shafts at different speeds; used on the rear axle of automobiles to allow wheels to rotate at different speeds on curves