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tangential
01
不相关的, 边缘的
not or barely relevant to something
Example
His comments about vacation plans were tangential to the discussion on budget cuts.
他对假期计划的评论与预算削减的讨论不相关。
The speaker ’s tangential remarks diverted the conversation away from the main topic.
发言者的边缘性评论使得谈话偏离了主要话题。,发言者的不相关评论使谈话偏离了主要话题。
02
切线的, 切向的
referring to a line or motion that just touches the surface of an object at a single point
Example
As the wheel rotated, he observed its tangential movement at the outer edge.
随着轮子的转动，他观察到了外缘处的切线运动。
The light 's tangential approach created a unique reflection on the mirror.
光线的切向接触在镜子上创造了独特的反射。
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tangent
Noun
tangential
Adjective
tangentially
Adverb
tangentially
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