n. the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
n. the property of being the extent of something from beginning to end
n. a section of something that is long and narrow
词态变化
复数形式:lengths
常见例句
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at right angles to the length of a ship or airplane
2
a vowel whose quality or length is changed to indicate linguistic distinctions (such as sing sang sung song)
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adjusting to circumstances n a settlement of differences n in the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality n living quarters provided for public convenience n the act of providing something (lodging or seat or food) to meet a need n (physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the natural lens of the eye
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a metric unit of length equal to one ten billionth of a meter (or 0.0001 micron)
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used to specify wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation
