aberration
US /ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
名词
1.
反常, 异常, 偏差
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one
示例:
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The sudden drop in temperature was an aberration.
气温骤降是一种反常现象。
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His outburst was a temporary aberration from his usual calm demeanor.
他的爆发是他平时冷静举止的暂时反常。
2.
像差, 光学缺陷
a fault in a lens or mirror that causes an image to be imperfect
示例:
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Chromatic aberration can cause color fringing in photographs.
色差像差会导致照片出现彩色边缘。
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The telescope lens was designed to minimize spherical aberration.
望远镜镜头旨在最大限度地减少球面像差。