quantum leap

名词 n. 动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The discontinuous change of the state of an electron in an atom or molecule from one energy level to another.
  2. An abrupt, extreme change. figuratively
    — In the end, perhaps the practice of prayer effects a quantum leap of its own kind. It takes us, spontaneously and unexplainably, into the realm of spiritual energy.
  3. A large, massive, significant change. figuratively,informal,nonstandard
    — I was at the elections in Namibia. We had problems there, … But I would say that this is a quantum leap forward when you think of the Mengistu government and the horrible repression, the famine, the tyranny that existed under him, and you see this movement toward freedom and democracy over there. Although there, admittedly, have been problems, this is a giant step in the right direction.
动词 v.
  1. To manifest, to forward the reality of. slang

词形变化

quantum leaps plural quantum leaps present,singular,third-person quantum leaping participle,present quantum leaped participle,past quantum leaped past quantum leapt participle,past quantum leapt past

词源

词源 1
Possibly calque of Danish kvantespring.
词源 2
Possibly calque of Danish kvantespring.
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