1570s, from Late Latin refractionem (nominative refractio) "a breaking up," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin refringere "to break up," from re- "back" (see re-) + comb. form of frangere "to break" (see fraction).
实用例句
1. The seismic methods, reflection and refraction, are currently used in mining exploration.
地震法包括反射波法和折射波法, 常用于金属矿勘探.
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2. The sonobuoy permits recording a refraction profile with only one ship.
声纳浮标允许只以一艘船来记录折射剖面.
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3. The bending of the light rays is caused by refraction.
光线的弯曲是由折射造成的.
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4. Refraction is often applied as a reconnaissance tool in newly explored areas.
折射波法在新的勘探地区,通常都作为一种普查手段.
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5. Over water the diurnal change in refraction is likely to be small.
