spectrum
noun [ C ] uk/ˈspek.trəm/ us/ˈspek.trəm/ spectra or spectrums
(COLOURS)
C2 光谱;波谱;声谱;频谱
the set of colours into which a beam of light can be separated, or a range of waves, such as light waves or radio waves
The colours of the spectrum - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet - can be seen in a rainbow. 光谱中的红、橙、黄、绿、蓝、靛、紫诸色都可以在彩虹中见到。
- More examples
- The survey revealed a wide spectrum of opinion.
- He is some way along the autistic spectrum.
- He was held in great affection by people from the entire political spectrum.
(RANGE)
C1 （看法、感觉等的）范围，各层次
a range of different positions, opinions, etc. between two extreme points
He has support from across the whole political spectrum. 他得到了所有政治派别的支持。
The group includes students from both ends of the social spectrum (= range of social classes). 这个团体包括了来自社会上、下两个阶层的学生。
A wide spectrum of opinion was represented at the meeting. 会上提出了一系列广泛的意见。
My disease is nowhere near as bad as hers but they are on the same spectrum. 我的病远没有她的那么严重，但处于同一范围内。
the autism spectrum 自闭症谱系
Idiom
on the spectrumidiom 患有自闭症
affected by the mental condition of autism (= a condition that limits development of social and communication skills), which has a wide range of effects and degrees of seriousness
The article describes a mother's experience of living with a child on the spectrum. 这篇文章描述了一位母亲和她患有自闭症的孩子一起生活的经历。