gim.bal
n.(名词)A device consisting of two rings mounted on axes at right angles to each other so that an object, such as a ship`s compass, will remain suspended in a horizontal plane between them regardless of any motion of its support. Often used in the plural.Also called gimbal ring 平衡环:由两个环组成,各以适当的角度设在支架上,因此一个物体,如船的指南针会在它们之间保持平衡,不管支撑点有何变动。常用复数也作 gimbal ringv.tr.(及物动词)gim.baled 或 gim.balled gim.bal.ing 或 gim.bal.ling gim.bals 或 gim.bals To supply with or support on gimbals.由常平架弥补或支撑
来源:Alteration of obsolete gemel [double ring] * see gimmal 废语 gemel的变化 [双环] *参见 gimmal