vector
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/ˈvektər/
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/ˈvektə(r)/
A vector is a mathematical quantity that has both a size and a direction.
The force acting on the object is a vector because it has both magnitude and direction.
力是矢量,因为它既有大小也有方向。
A vector is an organism, like an insect, that can spread a disease from one living thing to another.
Mosquitoes can be vectors of diseases like malaria and dengue.
蚊子可以成为疟疾和登革热等疾病的传播媒介。
A vector is the path or direction that an aircraft takes when it is flying.
The pilot adjusted the vector to avoid the storm.
飞行员调整了航向以避开暴风雨。