vector
noun [ C ] specialized uk/ˈvek.tər/ us/ˈvek.tɚ/
(CALCULATION)
physics 矢量;向量
something physical such as a force that has size and direction
Compare: scalar
vector quantity 矢量数量;向量数量
something that can be represented by a vector
(ANIMAL)
biology （在动物或植物之间传播疾病的）昆虫媒介，传病媒介
an insect or animal that carries a disease from one animal or plant to another
Mosquitoes are the vectors of malaria. 蚊子是疟疾的传播媒介。