matrix
matrix
[ˈmeɪtrɪks]
(pl. matrices -siːz 或 matrixes)
[ˈmeɪtrɪks]
(pl. matrices -siːz 或 matrixes)
- an environment or material in which something develops; a surrounding medium or structure
母体；基体，发源地
Oxbridge was the matrix of the ideology.
牛津和剑桥是思想意识的发源地。
■a mass of fine-grained rock in which gems, crystals, or fossils are embedded
基岩，母岩
■(Biology)the substance between cells or in which structures are embedded
(生)细胞间质，基质
■fine material
精细材料
the matrix of gravel paths is hoed regularly.
砂石路面的碎料被定期翻松。 - a mould in which something, such as a gramophone record or printing type, is cast or shaped
模板；唱片母版；字模 - (Mathematics)a rectangular array of quantities or expressions in rows and columns that is treated as a single entity and manipulated according to particular rules
(数)矩，矩阵
■a grid-like array of elements, especially of data items; a lattice
数组；点阵
■an organizational structure in which two or more lines of command, responsibility, or communication may run through the same individual
交叉结构
- late Middle English (in the sense womb): from Latin, breeding female', later womb', from mater, matr- 'mother'
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