vertex

/'vә:teks/

BNC频率: 30455

现代语料频率: 30568

GRE

中文翻译

n. 顶点, 最高点, 头顶, 天顶

[计] 顶点

英文解释

n. the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure

n. the highest point (of something)

词态变化

复数形式:vertices

常见例句

the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to the opposite vertex (or side if parallel)

the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to the opposite vertex (or side if parallel) n

n the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy n the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel n a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory n an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty n the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head n an English coin worth 5 shillings n the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant n the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) n the award given to the champion n the top of the head n (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth n the center of a cambered road v invest with regal power

the part of the cranium between the orbits and the vertex.

a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex n