Quantum
01
量子, 无法进一步分割的最小量
the smallest possible amount of a particular quantity that cannot be divided any further
例子
The behavior of subatomic particles is governed by the principles of quantum mechanics.
亚原子粒子的行为受量子力学原理的支配。
Quantum entanglement is a phenomenon where particles become interconnected in such a way that the state of one particle instantaneously affects the state of another, regardless of the distance between them.
量子纠缠是一种现象，其中粒子以这样一种方式相互连接，即一个粒子的状态会立即影响另一个粒子的状态，无论它们之间的距离有多远。
02
a discrete or fixed amount of something, analogous to a quantum in physics
例子
Each employee received a quantum of compensation for the extra work.
The court awarded a quantum of damages appropriate to the loss.
