entropy

名词 entropy:

1. (communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome
   同义词：information, selective information
2. (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work
   同义词：randomness, S

en.tro.py

n.（名词）
【复数】 en.tro.pies
Symbol S For a closed thermodynamic system, a quantitative measure of the amount of thermal energy not available to do work.
符号 S 熵：在封闭的热力体系中不能做功的一定数量的热能的计量单位
A measure of the disorder or randomness in a closed system.
随机计量单位：在封闭体系中对无序和随机的计量单位
A measure of the loss of information in a transmitted message.
转送信息缺损值：在转送信息中的信息缺损值
A hypothetical tendency for all matter and energy in the universe to evolve toward a state of inert uniformity.
退降：宇宙中物质和能量降值惰性均匀状态的一种假设性趋势
Inevitable and steady deterioration of a system or society.
恶化，败坏：系统或社会不可避免的无法逆转的恶化或败坏

来源：
German Entropie
德语 Entropie
Greek en- [in] * see en- 2
希腊语 en- [在…里] *参见 en-2
Greek tropô [transformation] * see trep-
希腊语 tropô [变形] *参见 trep-

【引伸】
entro.pic
entro.pically
adv.（副词）