phase
n.Abbr. ph.（名词）缩写 ph.A distinct stage of development:阶段，时期：发展的显著阶段：例句：.The American occupation of Japan fell into three successive phases.(Edwin O. Reischauer).美国占领日本的过程可以划分三个连续阶段.(埃德温O.赖肖尔)
A temporary manner, attitude, or pattern of behavior:（暂时的）状态，态度，行为模式：例句：just a passing phase.只是一个过渡段
An aspect; a part:面，方面；部分：例句：every phase of the operation.营运的各个方面
Astronomy One of the cyclically recurring apparent forms of the moon or a planet.【天文学】 （月等的）变相，盈亏：月亮或其它行星周期性的重复出现的明显形式Physics 【物理学】 A particular stage in a periodic process or phenomenon.相，周相：周期性的过程或现象中的特殊阶段The fraction of a complete cycle elapsed as measured from a specified reference point and often expressed as an angle.相角：以一个特定角度观测到的一个完整循环的一部分，通常用角度表示Chemistry 【化学】 Any of the forms or states, solid, liquid, gas, or plasma, in which matter can exist, depending on temperature and pressure.态：由温度和气压决定的物质存在的形式或状态，如固体、液体、气体或原生质等A discrete homogeneous part of a material system that is mechanically separable from the rest, as is ice from water.相：在物质上有分别的同源体系，这个体系在物理上是可以分辨的，如冰和水Biology A characteristic form, appearance, or stage of development that occurs in a cycle or that distinguishes some individuals of a group:【生物学】 型，期：在一个循环中出现的有特色的形式、现象或发展阶段，或是使一些个体区别于群体的形式：例句：the white color phase of a weasel; the swarming phase of locusts.鼬鼠的白色外表阶段；蝗虫的群居期
v.tr.（及物动词）phased,phas.ing,phas.es To plan or carry out systematically by phases.使分阶段实行：阶段性的系统计划或执行To set or regulate so as to be synchronized.调整相位：为使同步进行而调整或控制
<常用词组>phase in
To introduce, one stage at a time.分阶段引介：一阶段一个地引入phase out
To bring or come to an end, one stage at a time.逐步撤除：一次一个阶段地结束<习惯用语>in phase
In a correlated or synchronized way.按阶段：用相关的或同步的方式out of phase
In an unsynchronized or uncorrelated way.不分阶段：用不同步的或不相关的方式来源：Back-formation from New Latin phasôs [phases of the moon] 源自 现代拉丁语 phasôs的逆构词 [月相] from Greek [pl. of] phasis [appearance] 源自 希腊语 [] phasis的复数 [出，现象] from phainein [to show] * see bh3- 源自 phainein [显示] *参见 bh3-
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<参考词汇><同义词>phase,aspect,facet,angle,sideThese nouns refer to a particular or possible way of viewing something, such as an object, a situation, or a process.这些名词均指观察某些事物，如一个物体、一种情形或一个过程的特殊的或可能的方式。 Phase may denote a change in an object itselfrather than in the viewpoint of an observer ( Phase 可能是指一个物体本身的变化，而不是观察者观点的变化( 例句：an ermine in its winter color phase), but the term also refers to a stage or period of change or development: 一只显现冬日白色的貂)， 但这个词同时也意指变化或发展的阶段或时期：
例句：.A phase of my life was closing tonight, a new one opening tomorrow. (Charlotte Brontô)..我生命的一段历程于今晚结束，明天将开始新的一程. （夏洛特·勃朗蒂）。
Aspect is the way something appears to an observer at a specific vantage point: Aspect 是观察者从某一特定的有利的角度观察到的事物的某一方面： 例句：.In our description of nature the purpose is . . . to track down . . . relations between the manifold aspects of our experience. (Niels Bohr).Afacet is one of numerous aspects, as of a problem: .我们描述天性的目的…在于追踪…我们的经历中许多方面之间的关系. （奈尔斯·波耳）。Facet 是许多方面中的一面，如果一个问题的一方面：
例句：studying the many facets of life in manufacturing towns after the Industrial Revolution.研究工业革命后以制造业为主的某城镇里生活的许多方面。
Angle suggests a limitation of perspective,frequently with emphasis on the observer`s own point of view: Angle 是暗示了看法的局限性，常着重于观察者自身的观点： 例句：an account of the causes of World War II from the angle of the Allies.一个从同盟国角度出发的对第二次世界大战原因的论述。
Side refers to something having two or more parts or aspects: Side 指具有两个或更多部分或方面的事物： 例句：.Much might be said on both sides. (Joseph Addison)..对双方都应该再强调一下. （约瑟夫·阿迪森）
