单词 | elliptical |
释义 | elliptical (ɪlɪptɪkəl ) 1. adjective Something that is elliptical has the shape of an ellipse. [formal] ...the moon's elliptical orbit. The stadium is elliptical in plan. Synonyms: oval, egg-shaped, ovoid, ovate 2. adjective Elliptical references to something are indirect rather than clear. [formal] ...elliptical references to problems best not aired in public. Synonyms: oblique, concentrated, obscure, compact elliptically (ɪlɪptɪkli ) adverb [ADVERB after verb] He spoke only briefly and elliptically about the mission. Collocations: elliptical machine I go downstairs, say good morning to them, then do a 30-minute work-out on my elliptical machine. Times, Sunday Times In interviews on the news, denizens on elliptical machines were by turns belligerent and defiant. Times,Sunday Times The cardio-workout room contains treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bicycles. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The facility has multi-purpose power stations, weight machines, dumbbell stations, elliptical machines and stationary bikes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The effect was caused by it sweeping along the lowest point of elliptical orbit around the Earth as it was in its full phase. Times, Sunday Times (2012) This is because the Earth has a slightly elliptical orbit around the Sun. Times, Sunday Times (2006) This discrepancy is because of the elliptical orbit of the Earth around the Sun. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Boomerangs travel in an elliptical path, returning to a skilled thrower. The Star (South Africa) These move constantly along an elliptical path, sampling the intensity of sunlight, and directing the large leaf to the area of most intensity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Due to the interaction with the molecule, the electric field vector of the light traces out an elliptical path after passing through the sample. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Such calculations generally result in an elliptical path on a plane defined by some point on the orbit, and the two foci of the ellipse. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Driven by dual orthogonal vibration modes with a phase difference of 90, the contact point between two surfaces vibrates in an elliptical path, producing a frictional force between the surfaces. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Others have claimed that an elliptical shape gives them strength in the vertical axis. Times, Sunday Times In principle, the heliocentric motion was simpler but with new subtleties due to the yet-to-be-discovered elliptical shape of the orbits. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These gope boards vary in size, but can be up to six feet long and have a consistent elliptical shape. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The elevators and tailplane together formed an elliptical shape rather like that of the wings. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The wall was designed of elliptical shape to save costs in its construction, and was completed in 1689. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Maybe it's because he works out on an elliptical trainer every morning for two hours straight. Times, Sunday Times It's safer and more sustainable to switch to lower-impact activities such as walking, water workouts or the elliptical trainer. The Sun An elliptical trainer combines the movements of the stair climber, treadmill and exercise bike into one. Times, Sunday Times If you do only one kind of exercise, such as running or the elliptical trainer, your body gets used to that exercise and you soon stop seeing results. Times, Sunday Times You can create new sorts of machines entirely - such as elliptical trainers, which recreated the experience of running but without the percussive effect on the joints. Times, Sunday Times |
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