axis
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/ˈæksɪs/
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/ˈæksɪs/
An imaginary line through the center of an object that it spins around.
Earth spins on its axis once every 24 hours.
地球每24小时绕其轴自转一周。
A fixed reference line for measuring positions, like on a graph.
The x-axis shows time, and the y-axis shows temperature.
x轴表示时间,y轴表示温度。
A line that splits a shape into two equal halves.
The axis of symmetry divides the shape into two mirror images.
对称轴将形状分成两个镜像部分。
An alliance between countries that forms the center of a larger group.
The political axis between the two nations strengthened their influence.
两国之间的政治轴心加强了它们的影响力。