1570s, from Late Latin refractionem (nominative refractio) "a breaking up," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin refringere "to break up," from re- "back" (see re-) + comb. form of frangere "to break" (see fraction).
雙語例句
1. The seismic methods, reflection and refraction, are currently used in mining exploration.
地震法包括反射波法和折射波法, 常用于金屬礦勘探.
來自辭典例句
2. The sonobuoy permits recording a refraction profile with only one ship.
聲納浮標允許只以一艘船來記錄折射剖面.
來自辭典例句
3. The bending of the light rays is caused by refraction.
光線的彎曲是由折射造成的.
來自辭典例句
4. Refraction is often applied as a reconnaissance tool in newly explored areas.
折射波法在新的勘探地區,通常都作為一種普查手段.
來自辭典例句
5. Over water the diurnal change in refraction is likely to be small.