configuration

configuration
[kənˌfɪgəˈreɪʃ(ə)n, -gjʊ-]
noun
  1. an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form, figure, or combination
    构造,结构;配置;布局
    the broad configuration of the economy remains capitalist.
    经济制度的大致结构保持资本主义不变。
    ■(Chemistry)the fixed three-dimensional relationship of the atoms in a molecule, defined by the bonds between them
    (化)构型。 比较conformation
    ■(Psychology). another term for gestalt
    (心理)。 同gestalt
派生
configurational
adjective
语源
  1. mid 16th cent. (denoting the relative position of celestial objects): from late Latin configuratio(n-), from Latin configurare 'shape after a pattern' (see configure)
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