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observable

/uhb-zur-vuh-buhl/US // əbˈzɜr və bəl //

可观察的,可观察到的,可观察,可观测的

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : capable of being or liable to be observed; noticeable; visible; discernible: an observable change in attitude.
    • : worthy or important enough to be celebrated, followed, or observed: an observable holiday.
    • : deserving of attention; noteworthy.

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Examples

  • I felt I should try to live up to the occasion and present some new ideas, so I raised the question of how the axion field settles down after the Big Bang, and whether it might leave an observable relic.

  • He lived for 12 years after his diagnosis, and I would guess at least 17 years since his first observable symptoms.

  • In quantum mechanics, a particular property of a substance — electrical conductivity, say, or optical transparency or reflectivity — corresponds to the average or “expectation value” of an observable quantity.

  • According to some calculations, the cosmos might have cooled so quickly that the fabric of space-time became fractured, creating a network of whisper-thin tubes filled by pure energy that stretch across the breadth of the observable universe.

  • In terms of the quality of the pitches they make — as measured by observable factors such as velocity and movement — southpaws are simply not in the same league as righties.

  • The observable Universe contains around 100 billion large galaxies and a comparable number of supermassive black holes.

  • All ISIS logistics and dispositions in the field are observable by drone and satellite.

  • Theory: a scientifically acceptable principle explaining a set of observable facts.

  • Global warming is an observable fact, and transportation emissions are the second largest contributor to the problem.

  • How has this soldier demonstrated recurring actions, patterns, or observable behaviors that might indicate his real beliefs?

  • And on these faces, there was a certain pettiness and coldness not observable on those of the poorer women.

  • Algernon spoke with his old bright smile; but two things were observable throughout this interview.

  • We must reason from laws of nature; from the uniformities which are observable in the fact of likeness or unlikeness.

  • A groove or depression is commonly observable in the stone, designed to receive the string.

  • A drift of thought—an elevation of style, is observable in their public speaking which is dropt in private conversation.