asymmetry
noun [ C or U ] uk/eɪˈsɪm.ə.tri/ us/eɪˈsɪm.ə.tri/
不对称;不匀称
the state of two halves, sides, or parts that are not exactly the same in shape or size
The brain scan showed a hemispheric asymmetry. 脑部扫描显示大脑半球的不对称。
Physicists are investigating the apparent asymmetry in the amounts of matter and antimatter in the universe. 物理学家正在研究宇宙中物质和反物质数量的明显不对称性。
不对等;不均衡
the condition of not being equal or equally available between two people or groups
power/information asymmetries 权力/信息的不对等
Economic asymmetry between the rich and the poor has worsened in recent years. 近年来，贫富之间的经济不均衡现象更加严重。
See: asymmetric
- More examples
- Some people find the asymmetry of the building disorientating.
- Asymmetry has been used in the stadium design to customize parts of the building for specific purposes.
- Nuclear asymmetry has made some nations fearful and suspicious.
- Pockets of economic, educational, and demographic asymmetries need to be addressed on both the local and the national level.