| 释义 |
mi·cro·scope
I. \ˈmīkrəˌskōp\ noun
Etymology: New Latin microscopium, from micr- + -scopium -scope
1. : an optical instrument consisting of a lens or combination of lenses for making enlarged images of minute objects; especially : compound microscope — see phase microscope, polarizing microscope, ultramicroscope
2. : an instrument using radiations other than light (as electrons, ultraviolet, or X rays) for making enlarged images of minute objects
< electron microscope >
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
1. : to look at with or as if with a microscope
< microscope a new program >
2. : magnify
< microscope a minor failing > |