deviation

.di:vi'eiʃәn
六级GRE

英文释义

n. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
n. the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function
n. the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances

中文翻译

n. 背离
[化] 偏差; 误差; 偏斜

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记忆技巧

deviation 由前缀 de-（表示偏离）和词根 via（表示道路、途径）构成，结合起来可以理解为“偏离道路”，即偏离常规或标准。

例句

1. The study showed a significant deviation from the expected results.
这项研究显示出与预期结果的显著偏差。
2. Even a small deviation in the measurements can lead to big errors.
即使在测量中有小的偏差也可能导致重大错误。
3. The company aims to minimize any deviation from its quality standards.
公司旨在尽量减少与其质量标准的任何偏差。

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