Newton's apple

短语

词形变化

Newton's apples 复数 Newton's apples

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Something that acts as a source of inspiration or triggers an important realization for someone.

词源

After the story that English scientist Isaac Newton was inspired to formulate his theory of gravitation by watching the fall of an apple from a tree.

来源：wiktionary