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词汇 tangentially
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Definition of tangentially in English:

tangentially

adverb tanˈdʒɛn(t)ʃ(ə)litænˈdʒɛn(t)ʃ(ə)li
  • 1In a way that relates only slightly to a matter; peripherally.

    the narrative deals only tangentially with marriage
    companies connected either directly or tangentially to the music business
    Example sentencesExamples
    • No interview can proceed without hyperactive jump cuts to tangentially relevant footage or airplanes, cars or food.
    • Blogs now cover a miscellany of culinary topics, sometimes only tangentially related to food.
    • The film festival wasn't aimed at conflict issues, but issues do work their way in, if only tangentially.
    • The movie tells a number of different stories, most of which connect tangentially.
    • Many of the book's strongest elements are only tangentially concerned with music.
  • 2In the manner, position, or direction of a tangent.

    the line is oriented tangentially along the epidermal cell layer
    Example sentencesExamples
    • For stability, planks should be cut radially, from the centre; tangentially cut boards are more likely to warp.
    • The structure grows tangentially from the architect's angular building, with a curve that rises and boomerangs back toward the entry.
    • The inner cells of the protective tissue are younger and smaller while the outer cells are older, larger and more stretched tangentially.
    • A free kick found him on the run moving tangentially to the goal, and he was able to redirect the flight with an outstanding header.
    • An electric current passing through a flat, handheld insulated coil that is placed tangentially on the scalp generates a magnetic field.

Definition of tangentially in US English:

tangentially

adverbtanˈjen(t)SH(ə)lētænˈdʒɛn(t)ʃ(ə)li
  • 1In a way that relates only slightly to a matter; peripherally.

    the narrative deals only tangentially with marriage
    companies connected either directly or tangentially to the music business
    Example sentencesExamples
    • No interview can proceed without hyperactive jump cuts to tangentially relevant footage or airplanes, cars or food.
    • The film festival wasn't aimed at conflict issues, but issues do work their way in, if only tangentially.
    • The movie tells a number of different stories, most of which connect tangentially.
    • Blogs now cover a miscellany of culinary topics, sometimes only tangentially related to food.
    • Many of the book's strongest elements are only tangentially concerned with music.
  • 2In the manner, position, or direction of a tangent.

    the line is oriented tangentially along the epidermal cell layer
    Example sentencesExamples
    • A free kick found him on the run moving tangentially to the goal, and he was able to redirect the flight with an outstanding header.
    • For stability, planks should be cut radially, from the centre; tangentially cut boards are more likely to warp.
    • An electric current passing through a flat, handheld insulated coil that is placed tangentially on the scalp generates a magnetic field.
    • The structure grows tangentially from the architect's angular building, with a curve that rises and boomerangs back toward the entry.
    • The inner cells of the protective tissue are younger and smaller while the outer cells are older, larger and more stretched tangentially.
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