gravitation

名词 gravitation:

1. (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface--Albert Einstein
   同义词：gravity, gravitational attraction, gravitational force
2. movement downward resulting from gravitational attraction
3. a figurative movement toward some attraction

1. Students are gravitation towards practical subjects which help then to get a job.
   学生们都被吸引到实用型的课程上去，因为这些课程将来能帮助他们找到工作。
2. The pull of gravitation causes matter to have weight.
   万有引力的吸引使物质具有重量。
3. The test shows the effects of gravitation on bodies in space.
   这次测试表明太空中万有引力对星体的影响。
4. Who discovered the Law of Gravitation?
   谁发现了引力定律？

grav.i.ta.tion

n.（名词）
Physics
【物理学】
The natural phenomenon of attraction between massive bodies.
万有引力：巨大物体间相互吸引的自然现象
The act or process of moving under the influence of this attraction.
引力作用：在这种吸引力影响下的运动或运动过程
A movement toward a source of attraction:
趋势；倾向：向着吸引源的运动：
例句：
the gravitation of the middle classes to the suburbs.
中产阶段涌向郊区的趋势

【引伸】
grav.ita.tional
adj.（形容词）
grav.ita.tionally
adv.（副词）
grav.ita.tive
adj.（形容词）