basculate

动词 v. 形容词 adj.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To oscillate or to tilt or pivot like a seesaw. ambitransitive
    — It shortens the length of the lever arm by means of which the weight of the body and the Achilles tendon tendon makes the calcaneum basculate by carrying its posterior extremity up and the large apophysis down.
  2. To alternate or transition.
    — The magnetic poles of the planet could basculate.
形容词 adj.
  1. Shaped like a basket;
    — The peridial strand of a basculate aecium is so sensitive to moisture that simply breathing on the open peridium is sufficient to close it immediately.

词形变化

more basculate comparative most basculate superlative basculates present,singular,third-person basculating participle,present basculated participle,past basculated past

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词源 1
Cf. Italian basculare, French basculer.
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Cf. Italian basculare, French basculer.
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