unknown quantity
英 [ˌʌnˈnəʊn ˈkwɒntəti]
美 [ˌʌnˈnoʊn ˈkwɑːntəti]
未知量;未知数
英英释义
noun
- a variable whose values are solutions of an equation
- a factor in a given situation whose bearing and importance is not apparent
- I don't know what the new man will d
双语例句
- In algebra, the sign x usually denote an unknown quantity.
在代数中，x符号通常代表一未知的量。 - Based on the ideal forming theory, the triangle membrane cell is adopted and the deforming relations are analyzed. Equations are established with the nodal co-ordination in initial configuration as fundamental unknown quantity.
基于理想形变理论，采用三角形膜单元，分析了单元变形关系，建立了以初始构形上的节点坐标为基本未知量的反向有限元模型。 - Phrases like "a number" or "the number" tell us our expression has an unknown quantity, called a variable.
像一个数或这个数之类的短语，告诉我们表达式中含有一个未知量，称之为变量。 - As a teacher, he's still an unknown quantity.
作为一名老师，人们还不知道他是什么样。 - By means of regression equation with one unknown quantity for leaf area of Biota orientalis, ecological and economical benefits of this tree species were quantitatively obtained.
通过求出侧柏叶面积的一元回归模型，定量说明济南近郊山体侧柏树的生态效益、经济效益。 - As negotiating partners the Taliban are at best an unknown quantity.
塔利班作为谈判伙伴充其量是一个未知数。 - You must eliminate an unknown quantity.
你必须消去一个未知数。 - His ability to make decisions in a crisis is an unknown quantity.
他在危机中作决定的能力还是个未知数。 - We use x as the symbol for an unknown quantity.
我们用x表示一个未知数。 - The problem is that in both opposing Mr Obama and putting distance between himself and President Bush, Mr McCain became an unknown quantity and hence a risk.
问题在于麦凯恩既要对抗奥巴马，又要与布什拉开距离，他因此成为了一个未知数，因而也是一个风险。