convex: [16] Convex was borrowed from Latin convexus, mainly an architectural term meaning ‘a(chǎn)rched, vaulted’. The element -vexus probably came from vehere ‘carry’ (source of English vehicle), the notion being that vaults are ‘carried together’ (Latin com- ‘together’) to meet at a point at the centre of a roof, although some have speculated that it is related to Latin vārus ‘bent, knock-kneed’ (source of English prevaricate). => vehicle, vex
convex (adj.)
1570s, from Middle French convexe, from Latin convexus "vaulted, arched," past participle of convehere "to bring together," from com- "together," or "thoroughly" (see com-) + vehere "to bring" (see vehicle). Possibly from the idea of vaults carried together to meet at the point of a roof. Related: Convexity. Convex lens is from 1822.
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. I wouldn't say your stomach was big — it's just slightly convex.
我不會(huì)說(shuō)你的肚子大——它只是有點(diǎn)凸出.
來(lái)自《簡(jiǎn)明英漢詞典》
2. Its convex border should project far into the right lower lung field.
其凸出緣應(yīng)深深地突入右下肺野內(nèi).
來(lái)自辭典例句
3. A convex lens is used to concentrate rays of light.
凸透鏡用于聚集光線.
來(lái)自辭典例句
4. Alternative characterization of concave and convex functions which is sometimes useful.