parabolic
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/ˌpærəˈbɑːlɪk/
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/ˌpærəˈbɒlɪk/
Shaped like a U, where one end is lower than the other, like the path a ball takes when thrown.
The satellite dish has a parabolic shape to collect signals efficiently.
卫星天线具有抛物线形状,可以高效地收集信号。