node

名词 node:

1. a connecting point at which several lines come together
2. any thickened enlargement
   同义词：knob, thickening
3. (physics) the point of minimum displacement in a periodic system
4. (astronomy) a point where an orbit crosses a plane
5. the source of lymph and lymphocytes
   同义词：lymph node, lymph gland
6. any bulge or swelling of an anatomical structure or part
7. (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network
   同义词：client, guest

1. In a network, a route between any two nodes.
   网络中任意两个网点之间的一段路由。

node

n.（名词）
A knob, knot, protuberance, or swelling.
节，结，瘤：球状物、结、节疤或肿瘤

Botany The point on a stem where a leaf is attached or has been attached; a joint.
【植物学】 节（茎上生叶处）：茎上的点，此处长叶或有叶子；节点
See knot
参见 knot
Physics A point or region of virtually zero amplitude in a periodic system.
【物理学】 波节：在一周期体系中实为零振幅的点或区域
Mathematics The point at which a continuous curve crosses itself.
【数学】 叉点：连续的曲线自身的交叉点
Computer Science A terminal in a computer network.
【计算机科学】 网点，节点，结点：计算机网络的终端
Astronomy
【天文学】
Either of two diametrically opposite points at which the orbit of a planet intersects the ecliptic.
交点：行星的轨道与黄道相交的完全相对的两点中任何一点
Either of two points at which the orbit of a satellite intersects the orbital plane of a planet.
轨道交点：卫星的轨道与行星的轨道面相交的两点中任何一点

来源：
Middle English [lump in the flesh]
中古英语 [肉上和伤痕]
from Latin nôdus [knot] * see ned-
源自 拉丁语 nôdus [圆形突出物，瘤，疙瘩] *参见 ned-