helix

名词 helix:

1. a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
   同义词：spiral
2. a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
   同义词：coil, spiral, volute, whorl
3. type genus of the family Helicidae
   同义词：genus Helix

1. Having a shape approximating that of a helix.
   近似螺旋形的，近似螺旋线的
2. Some biological molecules have the form of a helix.
   有些生物分子呈螺旋状。

he.lix

n.（名词）
【复数】 he.lix.es 或 hel.i.ces [hμl.-sôz., hô.l-]
Mathematics A three-dimensional curve that lies on a cylinder or cone, so that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant.
【数学】 螺旋线：附着于圆柱体或圆锥体之上的三维曲线，其垂直于中轴线的平面角是一个恒量
A spiral form or structure.
螺旋形状或结构
Anatomy The folded rim of skin and cartilage around most of the outer ear.
【解剖学】 耳轮：弯折的皮肤边缘，耳廓周围的软骨
Architecture A volute on a Corinthian or Ionic capital.
【建筑学】 螺旋饰：科林斯式风格或爱奥尼亚柱式的柱头上的螺旋形

来源：
Latin
拉丁语
from Greek * see wel- 2
源自 希腊语 *参见 wel- 2