binary

binary
[ˈbʌɪnəri]
adjective
  1. relating to, using, or expressed in a system of numerical notation that has 2 rather than 10 as a base
    二进制的
    ■in binary format
    以二进制格式的
    it is stored as a binary file.
    它以二进制格式文件储存。
  2. relating to, composed of, or involving two things
    由两部分组成的,双重的,二元的
    binary chemical weapons.
    二元化学武器。
(pl. -ies)
  1. [mass noun]the binary system; binary notation
    二进制;二进制记数法
    the device is counting in binary.
    这个装置用二进制记数。
  2. something having two parts
    由两部分组成的事务,一双,双体
    ■a binary star
    双星
语源
  1. late Middle English (in the sense 'duality, a pair'): from late Latin binarius, from bini 'two together'
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