vernier

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A secondary scale with finer graduations than the primary scale of a measuring device; the vernier measures between graduations of the larger scale.
  2. A secondary control input with finer control than the primary, or coarse, input; for example the vernier frequency tuning knob on a radio.
  3. A secondary system of force application for the attitude control of a spacecraft; for example a vernier thruster.

词形变化

verniers plural

词汇关系

衍生词
vernier caliper vernier compass vernier gage vernier gauge
相关词
calipers nonius

词源

Borrowed from French vernier. From Pierre Vernier, the inventor.
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