Linear Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

linear

adjective

快速理解

What does "Linear" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Linear"?

形容事物呈直線、按順序發展,或數學上的一次關係。

  1. 1

    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

  2. 2

    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

  3. 3

    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

  4. 4

    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。

發音(How to Pronounce "Linear" in English

How to pronounce "Linear" in English?"Linear" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Linear" from YouTube Videos

Elliot Krane: The mystery of chronic pain

TED

Instead of it being the case that that junction box in the spinal cord is just simple, where one nerve connects with the next nerve by releasing these little brown packets of chemical information called neurotransmitters, in a linear, one-on-one fashion.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Linear"?How does "Linear" change by context?

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。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Linear"?How to make natural sentences with "Linear"?
PatternMeaningExample
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。)

用法說明

How is "Linear" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Linear"?

linear 與 linearly 的用法區別

  • linear 是形容詞,用來描述事物「線性的」、「直線的」或「線狀的」性質。
  • linearly 是副詞,用來修飾動詞或形容詞,表示「以線性方式」、「成直線地」或「按比例地」。
  • 常見錯誤是將形容詞 linear 當作副詞使用,去修飾動詞。
  • 在數學、物理或數據分析中,linearly 常與 increase(增加)、decrease(減少)、correlated(相關)等動詞或形容詞連用。 EN: The relationship between the two variables is linear. 翻譯: 這兩個變數之間的關係是線性的。

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。

總結建議

記住 linear 描述狀態(是什麼),而 linearly 描述方式(如何做)。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Linear" and similar words?How to choose "Linear" vs alternatives?

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。

口語用法

How is "Linear" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Linear"?

引述

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。

語氣強調

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。

停頓填充

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。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Linear"?What fixed phrases with "Linear" should I remember?

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

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Linear"?Which "Linear" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×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)。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Linear"?What are tense/participle forms of "Linear"?