1. arranged in or extending along a straight or nearly straight line
呈直線排列或延伸的
The students stood in a linear formation for the ceremony.
學生們為典禮排成了直線隊形。
Plant the trees in a linear pattern along the driveway.
沿著車道以直線模式種植樹木。
形容事物呈直線、按順序發展,或數學上的一次關係。
形狀或排列
EN: arranged in or extending along a straight line
翻譯: 呈直線排列或延伸的
發展或進程
EN: progressing from one stage to another in a single series of steps
翻譯: 按單一系列步驟循序發展的
數學關係
EN: involving or able to be represented by a straight line on a graph
翻譯: 在圖表上可用直線表示的;一次(線性)的
簡單直接
EN: simple and straightforward, with a clear cause and effect
翻譯: 簡單直接、因果關係明確的
小提醒:注意「linear」在數學中特指「一次」或「線性」關係(如 linear equation 線性方程式),與中文「線性」的專業用法對應,並非泛指任何「像線的」東西。
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1. arranged in or extending along a straight or nearly straight line
呈直線排列或延伸的
The students stood in a linear formation for the ceremony.
學生們為典禮排成了直線隊形。
Plant the trees in a linear pattern along the driveway.
沿著車道以直線模式種植樹木。
2. progressing from one stage to another in a single series of steps; sequential
按單一系列步驟進行的;順序的
The video game has a linear storyline with a clear beginning and end.
這款電子遊戲有一個有明確開頭和結尾的線性故事線。
The teacher followed a linear approach to explaining the complex theory.
老師採用線性方法來解釋這個複雜的理論。
3. involving or exhibiting a direct proportional relationship
涉及或表現出直接比例關係的
The graph shows a linear relationship between study time and test scores.
圖表顯示了學習時間與考試分數之間的線性關係。
This is a simple linear equation with one variable.
這是一個簡單的單變數線性方程式。
4. long and narrow with parallel sides
長而窄且兩邊平行的
The linear leaves of the grass are easy to identify.
這種草的線形葉子很容易辨認。
They designed a linear park that runs through the city center.
他們設計了一個貫穿市中心的帶狀公園。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| linear + noun | 線性的(形容詞用法) | The relationship between the two variables is linear. (這兩個變數之間的關係是線性的。) |
| be + linear | 是線性的 | The growth pattern appears to be linear. (這種增長模式似乎是線性的。) |
| linear + in + noun | 在...方面呈線性 | The function is linear in its parameters. (這個函數在其參數方面是線性的。) |
| follow a linear + noun | 遵循線性的... | The story does not follow a linear timeline. (這個故事沒有遵循線性的時間線。) |
| linear with respect to + noun | 相對於...是線性的 | The equation is linear with respect to time. (這個方程式相對於時間是線性的。) |
EN:The data points are arranged linearly along the axis.
翻譯:這些數據點沿著軸線成直線排列。
EN:We need a linear solution to this problem.
翻譯:我們需要一個線性的解決方案來處理這個問題。
EN:The cost increases linearly with the number of users.
翻譯:成本隨著用戶數量成線性增加。
記住 linear 描述狀態(是什麼),而 linearly 描述方式(如何做)。
linear vs straight
linear 強調數學或邏輯上的線性關係或連續變化;straight 則側重於物理上的筆直、不彎曲。
linear vs direct
linear 強調過程或關係的連續性與順序性;direct 強調沒有中介、阻礙或繞彎。
linear vs sequential
linear 強調整體的連續性與可預測的變化模式;sequential 強調嚴格按特定順序一個接一個發生。
在口語中,當引述或轉述一個較為正式或技術性的概念時,會用「linear」來快速帶過,避免冗長解釋。 EN: So the professor basically said the relationship is linear, and that's why we can predict it. 翻譯: 所以教授基本上說這個關係是線性的,這就是為什麼我們可以預測它。
EN:I read that the growth should be linear, not exponential, under these conditions.
翻譯:我讀到在這些條件下,成長應該是線性的,而不是指數型的。
在對話中,有時會用「linear」來強調事情的簡單、直接或按部就班,與複雜或混亂的情況做對比。 EN: Look, it's a linear process: you finish A, then you do B. It's not that complicated. 翻譯: 你看,這是個線性的過程:你完成A,然後你做B。沒那麼複雜。
EN:My thinking isn't always linear, but for this project, we need a clear, step-by-step plan.
翻譯:我的思考不總是線性的,但為了這個專案,我們需要一個清晰、一步一步的計畫。
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞彙時,「linear」有時會作為一個填充詞,用來描述一種思考或敘事方式。 EN: The story... well, it's not exactly linear, it jumps around in time a lot. 翻譯: 這個故事...嗯,它不完全是線性的,它在時間線上跳來跳去。
EN:My career path hasn't been, you know, linear. I've switched fields a couple of times.
翻譯:我的職涯道路並不是,你知道的,線性的。我換過幾次領域。
正式寫作注意:在學術或正式商業文件中,使用「linear」時應確保其數學或邏輯上的精確性,避免僅用於口語化的比喻。口語中「很 linear」這類鬆散用法不應出現在正式文本中。
linear algebra
linear + noun
線性代數
linear equation
linear + noun
線性方程式
linear regression
linear + noun
線性回歸
linear thinking
linear + noun
線性思維
linear progression
linear + noun
線性進展
linear relationship
linear + noun
線性關係
linear motion
linear + noun
線性運動
linear narrative
linear + noun
線性敘事
×The road is very linear.
✓The road is very straight.
「linear」強調數學或邏輯上的線性關係、連續性,或指事物按順序發展。描述道路、線條的物理形狀時,應使用「straight」(筆直的)。
×There is a linear connection between the two events.
✓There is a direct connection between the two events.
「linear」指按順序或比例發展,不中斷。描述因果關係或明確的關聯時,應使用「direct」(直接的)。「linear connection」可能被誤解為「線性連接」(如電路)。
×The instructions are linear and easy to follow.
✓The instructions are straightforward and easy to follow.
「linear」不常用來形容「簡單、易懂」。描述步驟清晰、不複雜時,應使用「straightforward」(簡單明瞭的)或「simple」(簡單的)。
×The linear of the equation is easy to calculate.
✓The linear equation is easy to solve. / The linearity of the relationship is clear.
「linear」是形容詞,不能直接當名詞使用。需要名詞時,應使用「linear equation」(線性方程式)、「linear relationship」(線性關係),或抽象名詞「linearity」(線性)。
×His thinking is very linear and creative.
✓His thinking is very logical and creative.
「linear thinking」通常指按部就班、循序漸進的思維方式,有時帶有「缺乏跳躍性思考」的意味,與「creative」(創造性的)可能矛盾。若想表達「有邏輯且富有創造力」,應使用「logical」(有邏輯的)。