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折射

zhé shè

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to refract
  • refraction
  • to reflect (in the figurative sense: to show the nature of)

Definition

光线、声波等从一种介质进入另一种介质时，方向发生改变的现象。

The phenomenon where light, sound waves, etc., change direction when entering a different medium.

Usage

常用于描述物理现象，也可比喻地表示事物通过某种方式间接展现或反映。

Often used to describe physical phenomena, and metaphorically to indicate that something is indirectly shown or reflected through some means.

Examples

  • 1 光线穿过水面时会发生折射。 (Light undergoes refraction when passing through water.)
  • 2 这篇文章折射出作者对社会的深刻思考。 (This article reflects the author's deep thoughts on society.)
  • 3 棱镜可以将白光折射成彩虹色。 (A prism can refract white light into rainbow colors.)
  • 4 他的言论折射出内心的焦虑。 (His remarks reflect inner anxiety.)
  • 5 温度变化会导致空气密度不同，从而引起光线的折射。 (Temperature changes cause differences in air density, leading to light refraction.)

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