单词 | differential |
释义 | differential (dɪfərenʃəl ) Word forms: differentials 1. countable noun In mathematics and economics, a differential is a difference between two values in a scale. The two countries pledged to maintain the differential between their currencies. 2. countable noun A differential is a difference between things, especially rates of pay. [mainly British] During the Second World War, industrial wage differentials in Britain widened. 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Differential means relating to or using a difference between groups or things. [formal] ...differential voting rights. Synonyms: distinctive, different, contrasting, distinguishing Collocations: goal differential They ended with a goal differential of 23, the worst of any national team in any major competition. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The club had the worst goal differential allowing 45 more than they score. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They won both games, and the mini-tournament itself on goal differential. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Despite their mediocre record, their positive goal differential was a positive indicator that the team still had some life left. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Goal differential will be used as the first tiebreaker, while goal quotient will be used as the second tiebreaker. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It stands to reason, therefore, that the larger the difference between the two sides, the higher the pressure differential and the greater the swing. Times, Sunday Times Without the seam, there would be no opportunity to create a pressure differential. Times, Sunday Times First it tries one way, then the other, and in doing so creates a pressure differential on either side which causes it to oscillate. Times, Sunday Times The gearing in the container creates a pressure differential across a filtration membrane, allowing only decontaminated water to pass through, purifying the water as it moves. Times, Sunday Times This would result in a pressure differential between the inside and outside, causing the curtain to move inward. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 微分数学 Japanese: 差 |
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