thermodynamics
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TOEFLC2
释义
n.
The branch of physics dealing with heat, energy, and their conversion into work
热力学(研究热、能量及其转化为功的物理学分支)
词根拆分
词根派生therm(热)+ dynam(力/能量)+ -ics(学科)=「研究热之力的科学」——热如何转化为功、能量如何在系统间流动。与 aerodynamics 同一构词模式:点名某种能量,加上 dynamics,就是研究它的力的学问。
词根 therm 还连着 3 个词常用搭配
- 1.laws of thermodynamics热力学定律
- 2.classical thermodynamics经典热力学
- 3.first law of thermodynamics热力学第一定律
例句
- 1.
The first law of thermodynamics says energy can never be created or destroyed.
热力学第一定律指出,能量既不能被创造也不能被消灭。
- 2.
She took a course in thermodynamics to understand how engines convert heat into motion.
她修了一门热力学课程,以理解发动机如何把热转化为运动。
- 3.
Thermodynamics explains why a hot drink always cools down to room temperature.
热力学解释了为什么热饮总会冷却到室温。