parabolic
adjective mathematics, physics specialized uk/ˌpær.əˈbɒl.ɪk/ us/ˌper.əˈbɑː.lɪk/
抛物线的
having a type of curve like that made by an object that is thrown up in the air and falls to the ground in a different place
a parabolic curve/trajectory 抛物线/轨迹
A parabolic dish mounted on the roof receives the Internet signal from a satellite. 安装在屋顶上的抛物面天线接收来自卫星的互联网信号。
See: parabola
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- The plane made a parabolic dive back to 24,000 feet.
- Looking back, we can see the long parabolic curve of the town and the ocean.
- The six rows of parabolic mirrors track the sun.