tetrad
US /ˈtet.ræd/
UK /ˈtet.ræd/
名词
1.
四元组, 四人组
a group or set of four
示例:
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The ancient philosophers often discussed concepts in terms of a tetrad.
古代哲学家经常从四元组的角度讨论概念。
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A tetrad of elements is often used in certain chemical reactions.
某些化学反应中常使用四元组元素。
2.
四分体
(in biology) a group of four chromatids formed by synapsis of homologous chromosomes during meiosis
示例:
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During prophase I of meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair up to form a tetrad.
在减数分裂前期I中，同源染色体配对形成四分体。
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The formation of a tetrad is crucial for genetic recombination.
四分体的形成对基因重组至关重要。