tangential

中英词典

形容词

名词

词语辨析

Tangential与Peripheral的区别在于，Tangential强调与主题有一定的关联，但并非核心内容，而Peripheral则更加强调与主题的不相关性。

词汇扩充

Tangentially (副词)

Tangentiality (名词)

近义词

反义词

柯林斯词典

tangential (形容词)

1. If you describe something as tangential, you mean that it has only a slight or indirect connection with the thing you are concerned with. (离题的)

2. tangential is used to describe something that is touching the side of something else. (切线的)

牛津词典

tangential (形容词)

1. Relating to or along a tangent. (切线的)

2. Hardly touching a matter; peripheral. (次要的)

3. Diverging from a previous course or line; erratic. (离题的)

用法

1. The teacher's explanation was tangential to the topic being discussed.

2. The book includes some tangential chapters that provide background information.

3. The tangential velocity of the object was calculated using the formula.

4. The speaker's tangential remarks confused the audience.

5. The company made a tangential move into the software industry.

6. His argument was tangential to the main point of the discussion.

7. She often goes off on tangents during her lectures.

8. The detective followed a tangential line of inquiry.

9. The article briefly touches on a tangential issue.

10. The tangential force caused the object to change direction.

11. His response to the question was tangential and didn't address the main issue.

12. The tangential relationship between the two characters adds depth to the story.

13. The tangential information provided additional context for the main topic.

14. The conversation quickly became tangential and deviated from the original topic.

15. The speaker's tangential remarks were met with confusion from the audience.

16. The tangential chapter provides background information for the main storyline.

17. The tangential velocity of the car was calculated using the formula.

18. The student's tangential question took the discussion off track.

19. The company's tangential expansion into the international market was successful.

20. The tangential relationship between the two characters adds complexity to the plot.