📐tangent

noun
/ˈtændʒənt/

含义

a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not cross it

例句

The teacher drew a tangent to the circle on the board.

示例表达

go off on a tangent

同义词

line, touch, contact, curve-line

反义词

intersection, crossing

搭配词

draw a tangent, tangent line, tangent function

相关词汇

lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things; unequal distribution
Extra or alternative components added to a system to prevent failure
a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access
the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed
Polite and courteous behavior.
a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder

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