英语词汇“quadrangle”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

quadrangle

/ˈkwɒdraŋɡ(ə)l

noun

1 Geometry A four-sided plane figure, especially a square or rectangle.You can make rectangles, octagons, septagons, or quadrangles… Or you can make ovals as we did....

In contrast, triangles and quadrangles appear in the middle.
This quadrangle is about to become a pentagram.

2A square or rectangular space or courtyard enclosed by buildings.Exit at the west wing… it's the building across the quadrangle....

Buildings around the quadrangle would be primarily for research.
Johen waved a hand at the quadrangle of low buildings in front of them, set around a cobbled yard.

Synonyms

courtyard, quad, court, cloister, precinct, square, plaza, piazza, enclosure, close

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin quadrangulum 'square', neuter of quadrangulus, from Latin quadri- 'four' + angulus 'corner, angle'.

Latin quattuor ‘four’ and angulus ‘corner, angle’ are the base elements of quadrangle. The quadri- and quadru- in many English words also mean ‘four’ as in quadrant (Middle English), and from mid 17th century come quadratic; quadrilateral; and quadruped.

单词	quadrangle
释义	quadrangle /ˈkwɒdraŋɡ(ə)l / noun 1 Geometry A four-sided plane figure, especially a square or rectangle.You can make rectangles, octagons, septagons, or quadrangles… Or you can make ovals as we did.... In contrast, triangles and quadrangles appear in the middle. This quadrangle is about to become a pentagram. 2A square or rectangular space or courtyard enclosed by buildings.Exit at the west wing… it's the building across the quadrangle.... Buildings around the quadrangle would be primarily for research. Johen waved a hand at the quadrangle of low buildings in front of them, set around a cobbled yard. Synonyms courtyard, quad, court, cloister, precinct, square, plaza, piazza, enclosure, close Origin Late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin quadrangulum 'square', neuter of quadrangulus, from Latin quadri- 'four' + angulus 'corner, angle'. Latin quattuor ‘four’ and angulus ‘corner, angle’ are the base elements of quadrangle. The quadri- and quadru- in many English words also mean ‘four’ as in quadrant (Middle English), and from mid 17th century come quadratic; quadrilateral; and quadruped.
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