axis
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An imaginary line around which an object spins (an axis of rotation) or is symmetrically arranged (an axis of symmetry).
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数学The Earth rotates once a day on its axis
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A fixed one-dimensional figure, such as a line or arc, with an origin and orientation and such that its points are in one-to-one correspondence with a set of numbers; an axis forms part of the basis of a space or is used to position and locate data in a graph (a coordinate axis)
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The second cervical vertebra of the spine
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An imaginary, visualized plane separating two morphologically similar parts of an organism
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A form of classification and descriptions of mental disorders or disabilities used in manuals such as the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)
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The main stem or central part about which organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged
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An alliance or coalition.
政治 军事This Berlin-Rome vertical line is not an obstacle but rather an axis around which can revolve all those European states with a will to collaboration and peace.
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The centre of attention within a process (e.g. the axis of investigation)
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A deer native to Asia, of species Axis axis.
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Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂eǵ-? Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *h₂eḱs-der. Proto-Italic *aksis Latin axisbor. English axis Borrowed from Latin axis (“axle, axis”) in the 16th century. Via Latin cognate with ala, aisle, atelier. Via Proto-Indo-European *h₂eḱs- cognate with inherited English axle and borrowed axo-, axon.
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