deformation

deformation
[ˌdiːfɔːˈmeɪʃ(ə)n]
noun
  1. [mass noun]the action or process of changing in shape or distorting, especially through the application of pressure
    (尤指受压)变形
    solid rock undergoing slow deformation.
    坚硬的岩石慢慢变形。
    ■the result of such a process
    变形
    the deformation will be temporary.
    变形是暂时的。
    ■[count noun]an altered form of a word, especially one used to avoid overt profanity (e.g. dang for damn)
    词的变形
派生
deformational
adjective
语源
  1. late Middle English: from Latin deformatio(n-), from the verb deformare (see deform)
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