entropy

'entrәpi

英文释义

n (communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome
n (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work

中文翻译

n. 熵
[计] 熵

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记忆技巧

entropy 由前缀 en-（使）和词根 trop（转变）以及后缀 -y 组成，整体意思为“转变的状态”，可以联想到无序和混乱的状态。

例句

1. Entropy is a measure of disorder in a system.
熵是系统中无序程度的度量。
2. In thermodynamics, higher entropy means more energy is unavailable for doing work.
在热力学中，更高的熵意味着更多的能量无法用于做功。
3. The concept of entropy helps us understand how energy spreads out in different processes.
熵的概念帮助我们理解能量在不同过程中的扩散。

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