helix

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n. a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
n. type genus of the family Helicidae

n. 螺旋, 螺旋状物, 耳轮
[化] 螺旋

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BNC 频率

22,645

使用频率

helix 源自希腊语 helix，意为“螺旋”。可以记住其与“螺旋”结构的关联。

例句

1. The DNA structure is often described as a double helix.

DNA结构通常被描述为双螺旋。

2. The staircase spirals up in a helix shape.

楼梯呈螺旋形向上盘旋。

3. Scientists study the helix to understand how genes work.

科学家研究螺旋以了解基因是如何工作的。