| 单词 | torque |
| 释义 | torque (once / 16348 pages) n If you have ever tightened a bolt with a wrench, or tried to get the lid off a jar of strawberry jam, then you have dealt with the concept of torque — a twisting action or a turning force. The word torque, which rhymes with fork, is used in the field of physics as a measure of rotational force. For example, how much strength does it take to move an object, such as a screwdriver, around an axis, such as a screw? In ancient times, a torque was a necklace made of twisted metal. Now, torque is commonly used to describe the power of sports cars and their ability to accelerate, since car engines operate with rotating parts. WORD FAMILYtorque: torques USAGE EXAMPLESAn optional torque vectoring system pulses the inside rear brake caliper in tandem with the rear differential for increased stability. New York Times(Nov 24, 2016) So powered, the S3 is a fine little sport sedan, really, a kick in the pants, with torque for days. Wall Street Journal(Nov 10, 2016) Maximum torque of 295 foot-pounds came on by 2,200 rpm and held to 5,400 rpm. Seattle Times(Nov 02, 2016) n a twisting force Syn|Hypo|Hyper torsion magnetic moment, moment of a magnet the torque exerted on a magnet or dipole when it is placed in a magnetic field force (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity |
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