dirigent

发音

US /ˈdɪɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒənt/

词形变化

dirigents 复数 dirigents

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Something that or someone who directs; a director or guide.

    化学 生物
  2. 2.

    The line of motion of a describent line or surface that in so moving defines a plane or solid figure; a directrix.

    过时 数学
adj.
  1. 1.

    That directs.

    17thC, Richard Baxter, The Life of Faith, 1838, The Practical Works of Richard Baxter, Volume 3, page 690, 6. God must then be known in his three personalities; as the Father, the Word or Son, and the Spirit. 7. And these in their three causalities; efficient, dirigent, and final.

    17thC, Richard Baxter, Mr. Baxter's Dying Thoughts, 1838, The Practical Works of Richard Baxter, Volume 3, page 1012, V. I shall better know the methods and perfections of the Scripture, and all God's dirigent word and will.

词源

From Latin dīrigēns, present participle of dīrigō.

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