matrix

名词 matrix:

1. a rectangular array of elements (or entries) set out by rows and columns
2. an enclosure within which something originates or develops (from the Latin for womb)
3. the body substance in which tissue cells are embedded
   同义词：intercellular substance, ground substance
4. the formative tissue at the base of a nail
5. mold used in the production of phonograph records, type, or other relief surface

1. A matrix used in constructing a symbol or character image on a display screen.
   用来在显示屏幕上构造出一个符号或字符图象的一种点阵。
2. A term sometimes applied to a stylus in a thermal matrix printer.
   有时用来指热敏点阵打印机的触针的一个术语。

ma.trix

n.（名词）
【复数】 ma.tri.ces[m3.tr-sôz., m2t.r-] 或 ma.trix.es
A situation or surrounding substance within which something else originates, develops, or is contained:
母体，发源地：可产生、发展或包含其它物的地点或环境：
例句：
.Freedom of expression is the matrix, the indispensable condition, of nearly every form of freedom.(Benjamin N. Cardozo)
.言论自由几乎是任何一种自由形式的母体和不可缺少的条件.(本杰明N.卡多佐)

The womb.
子宫
Anatomy
【解剖学】
The formative cells or tissue of a fingernail, toenail, or tooth.
（指甲或牙齿的）床：手指甲、脚指甲和牙齿的形成细胞或组织
See ground substance
参见 ground substance
Geology
【地质学】
The solid matter in which a fossil or crystal is embedded.
基质，脉石：嵌有化石或水晶的固体物质
Groundmass.
板块
A mold or die.
模型或模具
The principal metal in an alloy, as the iron in steel.
合金中的主要金属，例如钢中的铁
A binding substance, as cement in concrete.
粘合物质，如混凝土中的水泥

Mathematics A rectangular array of numeric or algebraic quantities subject to mathematical operations.
【数学】 矩阵：用于数学运算的数值量和代数量的矩形阵列
Something resembling such an array, as in the regular formation of elements into columns and rows.
矩阵元素：类似矩形的事物，如元素有规则地形成列或行
Computer Science The network of intersections between input and output leads in a computer, functioning as an encoder or a decoder.
【计算机科学】 矩阵：计算机中输入和输出之间的交叉网，用作编码器和译码器
Printing
【印刷术】
A mold used in stereotyping and designed to receive positive impressions of type or illustrations from which metal plates can be cast.Also called mat 2
字模：一种用以铅版印刷并设计以收到符号或图案的良好效果的模子，金属板据此铸成也作 mat2
A metal plate used for casting typefaces.
金属版：浇铸铅字字面的金属版
An electroplated impression of a phonograph record used to make duplicate records.
唱片模版：用于复制唱片的电镀留声机唱片

来源：
Middle English matrice
中古英语 matrice
from Old French
源自 古法语
from Late Latin m3trox m3troc-
源自 后期拉丁语 m3trox m3troc-
from Latin [breeding-animal]
源自 拉丁语 [喂养动物]
from m3ter m3tr- [mother] * see m3ter-
源自 m3ter m3tr- [母亲] *参见 m3ter-