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nounPlural X's, Plural Xsɛksɛks 1The twenty-fourth letter of the alphabet. 英语字母表中第二十四个字母 Example sentencesExamples - X is the 24th letter of the alphabet and it's got me stumped.
- The Latin X came from Chi, a letter invented by the Greeks who used it to represent the sound ks in the Western part of the country.
- 1.1 Denoting the next after W in a set of items, categories, etc.
X项,X类(一组项目、分类中的第二十四位) Example sentencesExamples - You give the variable operand one of the 4 names #W, #X, #Y, or #Z.
- A participant may answer a multiple-choice question with either the letter answer (W, X, Y or Z) or the verbal answer; however, if the verbal answer is given, it must be exactly as indicated in the question.
- 1.2 Denoting an unknown or unspecified person or thing.
未知(或未指明)的人(或物) there is nothing in the data to tell us whether X causes Y or Y causes X 数据中并没有告诉我们是X引起Y还是Y引起X。 Example sentencesExamples - A greater number of fresh vegetables are sold in City X than in City Y.
- Regarding Mr. X's remarks about the Directorate of Operations' "pitiful management": I did describe in my article the problem of upwardly mobile mediocrity, but Mr. X is right to fault me for not hammering home the point.
- Discover how 'Mr X' built an online business making over $100,000 a month (mostly profit) in just 16 weeks.
- 1.3"x" (in describing play in bridge) denoting an unspecified card other than an honour.
用于描述桥牌的玩法小牌 East knows that declarer cannot hold a doubleton Qx Example sentencesExamples - In this case we are comparing the chances of East having J-10-x, J-x, or 10-x.
- If your doubleton suit is in the form of: K Q, K J, Q J, Q x, J x don't count both honor and Shape points.
- 1.4usually "x" The first unknown quantity in an algebraic expression, usually the independent variable.
(代数表达式中的)第一未知量;变量 Example sentencesExamples - We express a relationship between two variables, which we will refer to as x and y, by stating the following: The value of the variable y depends upon the value of the variable x.
- For the quadratic function y=X^ - 9, determine the values of X such that y>or equal to 7.
- 1.5usually "x" Denoting the principal or horizontal axis in a system of coordinates.
第一坐标轴,横坐标轴 in combination the x-axis Example sentencesExamples - Click on the Options tab; then choose XY Plot and select the signal to be used for X coordinate generation in the X-Axis box.
- When displaying two variables in a time domain plot, the X-axis is labeled with units of time.
2A shape like that of a letter X. X形 two wires in the form of an X 呈X形的两条电线。 in combination an X-shaped cross Example sentencesExamples - As a compromise, management marked each of the Idles' hands with a large black "X" as a warning to the club's staff not to serve alcohol to the band.
- Also there were two paragraphs edited out with XXX's over them which were not initialed by either of us.
- Way back in the days of snail mail, teenagers would put an X across the envelope seal of a love letter to discourage the courier (usually a friend) from opening the envelope to take a peek (there was no guarantee that the envelope could be re-sealed with the X accurately realigned).
- These conditions are normally very difficult to achieve, but we can reproduce these conditions by using two (or more) fine wires arranged so that they cross and touch at a single point, in the form of an X, as the load of a pulsed power generator.
- The design of the Exofit safety harness uses a single piece of material constructed in the shape of an "X" that wraps around the worker.
3A cross-shaped written symbol. X记号,X符号,尤指 - 3.1 Used to indicate a position on a map or diagram.
(在地图或图表上用来标示位置的)X记号 put an X on the spot where you think its eye should be Example sentencesExamples - If you happen to camp just North of the straight trail section, the only way to accurately place the X on the map is to use a GPS.
- The landing site, marked by a red "X", is located at 192.3 degrees west, 10.3 degrees south.
- The students are to use the map to find the sites marked with an X.
- In Sweden, X is used by the armed forces on maps to denote that blasting or other type of destruction has been prepared.
- 3.2 Used to indicate a mistake or incorrect answer.
(标示错误答案的)X号 Example sentencesExamples - I put a check next to correct problems and an X by incorrect problems.
- Mark incorrect responses with an X.
- 3.3 Used in a letter or message to symbolize a kiss.
(在书信或便条中代表亲吻的)X符号 Example sentencesExamples - Have a lovely day! xxxxx
- Take care, love, Raffa xxx
- 3.4 Used to indicate one's vote on a ballot paper.
(在地图或图表上用来标示位置的)X记号 with trembling hand you inscribe your X on the slip of paper Example sentencesExamples - Voters mark an 'X' in the first column for their first choice and a second 'X' in the second column for their other choice.
- In order to vote you simply put an 'X' next to the name of the candidate you support.
- 3.5 Used in place of the signature of a person who cannot write.
(不会写字之人的)画押 nearly all those engaged in the fur trade signed with an X Example sentencesExamples - In many jurisdictions testators may authenticate their last will and testament with the letter X
- In other states the law requires courts to invalidate wills that are signed with an X unless the testator was physically or mentally incapable of signing her full name.
- When a person is physically unable to sign his or her name on the voter registration form, he or she may mark an X or take an oath swearing to the statement on the form.
Synonyms signature, autograph, cross, scribble, squiggle, initials, imprint
4The Roman numeral for ten. (罗马数字)十 Example sentencesExamples - One theory maintains that only the centurions of the first cohort, the so-called primi ordines, had different ranks, while the centurions of cohorts II-X all ranked equally.
- So XXXI is 31, and XXIV is 24.
- IX means to subtract I from X, leaving 9.
- These inscriptions allow us to demonstrate the presence of seven cohorts of the legion, either in whole or part, building on Hadrian's Wall: cohorts I, II, III, VI, VII, VIII and X.
ɛksɛks A rating assigned to films classified as suitable for adults only (replaced in the UK in 1983 by 18, and in the US in 1990 by NC–17). (电影)限成人观看(1983年英国用18代替这一标志,1990年美国采用NC-17)
abbreviationɛksɛks North American informal The drug ecstasy. 同 E CSTASY(指毒品) Example sentencesExamples - They also appreciated that using "X" took them away from normal everyday problems.
- Many of the users reported that, since "X" only lasts 4 to 5 hours, it brought them the feeling they wanted, and yet they were still able to control themselves unlike with other drugs such as LSD which has a longer duration.
- I had just turned 18 and we went to a dance club, and my friends all got some "X".
nounɛkseks 1The twenty-fourth letter of the alphabet. 英语字母表中第二十四个字母 Example sentencesExamples - X is the 24th letter of the alphabet and it's got me stumped.
- The Latin X came from Chi, a letter invented by the Greeks who used it to represent the sound ks in the Western part of the country.
- 1.1 Denoting the next after W in a set of items, categories, etc.
X项,X类(一组项目、分类中的第二十四位) Example sentencesExamples - You give the variable operand one of the 4 names #W, #X, #Y, or #Z.
- A participant may answer a multiple-choice question with either the letter answer (W, X, Y or Z) or the verbal answer; however, if the verbal answer is given, it must be exactly as indicated in the question.
- 1.2 Denoting an unknown or unspecified person or thing.
未知(或未指明)的人(或物) there is nothing in the data to tell us whether X causes Y or Y causes X 数据中并没有告诉我们是X引起Y还是Y引起X。 Example sentencesExamples - Regarding Mr. X's remarks about the Directorate of Operations' "pitiful management": I did describe in my article the problem of upwardly mobile mediocrity, but Mr. X is right to fault me for not hammering home the point.
- A greater number of fresh vegetables are sold in City X than in City Y.
- Discover how 'Mr X' built an online business making over $100,000 a month (mostly profit) in just 16 weeks.
- 1.3"x" (used in describing play in bridge) denoting an unspecified card other than an honor.
用于描述桥牌的玩法小牌 Example sentencesExamples - If your doubleton suit is in the form of: K Q, K J, Q J, Q x, J x don't count both honor and Shape points.
- In this case we are comparing the chances of East having J-10-x, J-x, or 10-x.
- 1.4usually "x" The first unknown quantity in an algebraic expression, usually the independent variable.
(代数表达式中的)第一未知量;变量 Example sentencesExamples - We express a relationship between two variables, which we will refer to as x and y, by stating the following: The value of the variable y depends upon the value of the variable x.
- For the quadratic function y=X^ - 9, determine the values of X such that y>or equal to 7.
- 1.5usually "x" Denoting the principal or horizontal axis in a system of coordinates.
第一坐标轴,横坐标轴 Example sentencesExamples - Click on the Options tab; then choose XY Plot and select the signal to be used for X coordinate generation in the X-Axis box.
- When displaying two variables in a time domain plot, the X-axis is labeled with units of time.
2A shape like that of a letter X. X形 two wires in the form of an X 呈X形的两条电线。 in combination an X-shaped cross Example sentencesExamples - These conditions are normally very difficult to achieve, but we can reproduce these conditions by using two (or more) fine wires arranged so that they cross and touch at a single point, in the form of an X, as the load of a pulsed power generator.
- As a compromise, management marked each of the Idles' hands with a large black "X" as a warning to the club's staff not to serve alcohol to the band.
- Way back in the days of snail mail, teenagers would put an X across the envelope seal of a love letter to discourage the courier (usually a friend) from opening the envelope to take a peek (there was no guarantee that the envelope could be re-sealed with the X accurately realigned).
- Also there were two paragraphs edited out with XXX's over them which were not initialed by either of us.
- The design of the Exofit safety harness uses a single piece of material constructed in the shape of an "X" that wraps around the worker.
3A cross-shaped written symbol. X记号,X符号,尤指 - 3.1 Used to indicate a position on a map or diagram.
(在地图或图表上用来标示位置的)X记号 Example sentencesExamples - In Sweden, X is used by the armed forces on maps to denote that blasting or other type of destruction has been prepared.
- The landing site, marked by a red "X", is located at 192.3 degrees west, 10.3 degrees south.
- The students are to use the map to find the sites marked with an X.
- If you happen to camp just North of the straight trail section, the only way to accurately place the X on the map is to use a GPS.
- 3.2 Used to indicate a mistake or incorrect answer.
(标示错误答案的)X号 Example sentencesExamples - I put a check next to correct problems and an X by incorrect problems.
- Mark incorrect responses with an X.
- 3.3 Used in a letter or message to symbolize a kiss.
(在书信或便条中代表亲吻的)X符号 Example sentencesExamples - Have a lovely day! xxxxx
- Take care, love, Raffa xxx
- 3.4 Used to indicate one's vote on a paper ballot.
(在地图或图表上用来标示位置的)X记号 Example sentencesExamples - In order to vote you simply put an 'X' next to the name of the candidate you support.
- Voters mark an 'X' in the first column for their first choice and a second 'X' in the second column for their other choice.
- 3.5 Used in place of the signature of a person who cannot write.
(不会写字之人的)画押 Example sentencesExamples - In many jurisdictions testators may authenticate their last will and testament with the letter X
- When a person is physically unable to sign his or her name on the voter registration form, he or she may mark an X or take an oath swearing to the statement on the form.
- In other states the law requires courts to invalidate wills that are signed with an X unless the testator was physically or mentally incapable of signing her full name.
Synonyms signature, autograph, cross, scribble, squiggle, initials, imprint
4The Roman numeral for ten. (罗马数字)十 Example sentencesExamples - These inscriptions allow us to demonstrate the presence of seven cohorts of the legion, either in whole or part, building on Hadrian's Wall: cohorts I, II, III, VI, VII, VIII and X.
- So XXXI is 31, and XXIV is 24.
- One theory maintains that only the centurions of the first cohort, the so-called primi ordines, had different ranks, while the centurions of cohorts II-X all ranked equally.
- IX means to subtract I from X, leaving 9.
verbɛkseks [with object]1Mark or make a sign with an X. Example sentencesExamples - Try yellow highlighter X'd on the inside window as one big X or several little X's.
- Another day X'ed on my calender.
- 1.1 Overwrite or obliterate with an X or series of X's.
Example sentencesExamples - There are hand-written notes and corrections, done in pencil; in some places whole blocks of text are stricken out, x'd over with a typewriter or opaqued with red crayon.
- Also can he go to court and say that the XXX'd over paragraphs are still valid?
- 1.2 Make void or annul; invalidate.
we're all X-ing things out of our curricula Example sentencesExamples - Uh, I found more but then accidentally Xed out the page and I'm too lazy to bring it back up.
- In the latest case study from the SA2 Author Experience File, one author reports X-ing out an unacceptable provision and mailing the contract back for the publisher's agent to sign.
- We're talking about a savings of some $20 million per year alone just by x-ing out this non-essential department completely.
- X is for X-ing out accidents in your home.
eksɛks A rating assigned to movies classified as suitable for adults only (replaced in 1990 by NC-17). (电影)限成人观看(1983年英国用18代替这一标志,1990年美国采用NC-17)
abbreviationeksɛks North American informal The drug ecstasy. 同 E CSTASY(指毒品) Example sentencesExamples - I had just turned 18 and we went to a dance club, and my friends all got some "X".
- They also appreciated that using "X" took them away from normal everyday problems.
- Many of the users reported that, since "X" only lasts 4 to 5 hours, it brought them the feeling they wanted, and yet they were still able to control themselves unlike with other drugs such as LSD which has a longer duration.
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