Map
01
地图, 平面图
an image that shows where things like countries, seas, cities, roads, etc. are in an area
例子
He studied the map to plan the best route for his road trip.
他研究了地图，为他的公路旅行规划最佳路线。
I used a map to navigate my way through the city.
我使用了一张地图来导航穿过城市。
02
映射
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
to map
01
绘制地图, 测绘
to create or make a map to visually depict geographical features
Transitive: to map a region
例子
The cartographer meticulously mapped the mountainous region.
制图师细致地绘制了山区的地图。
The explorer collaborated with a geographer to map the uncharted territories.
探险家与地理学家合作绘制了未知领域的地图。
02
绘制地图, 测绘
to systematically examine and record geographical features, data, or information
Transitive: to map geographical features and information
例子
Geologists mapped the fault lines in the earthquake-prone region.
地质学家绘制了地震多发区的断层线。
Surveyors were sent to map the forested area, recording tree species, topography, and wildlife habitats.
测量员被派去测绘森林地区，记录树种、地形和野生动物栖息地。
03
建立对应关系, 映射
to establish a correspondence or relationship between elements from one set to another
Ditransitive: to map elements of a set to another
例子
The function f(x ) = 2x maps every real number x to its double.
函数 f(x) = 2x 将每个实数 x 映射到它的两倍。
In set theory, the function maps elements from the domain set A to the codomain set B.
在集合论中，函数将元素从定义域集合A映射到陪域集合B。
04
绘制, 规划
to delineate and organize the various components, steps, or elements of a plan, project, or concept
Transitive: to map a plan or project
例子
The teacher decided to map the curriculum for the semester.
老师决定为学期规划课程。
In strategic planning, leaders often map the organization's goals and objectives to create a roadmap.
在战略规划中，领导者经常绘制组织的目标和目的以创建路线图。
05
绘制基因图谱, 确定基因位置
to determine the relative locations and distances between genes on a chromosome
Transitive: to map genes
例子
Geneticists used linkage analysis to map the location of a specific disease gene on a chromosome.
遗传学家利用连锁分析定位了染色体上特定疾病基因的位置。
The Human Genome Project aimed to map the entire human genome, identifying the locations of all genes.
人类基因组计划旨在绘制整个人类基因组的地图，识别所有基因的位置。
