cross section

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cross section — noun

1. a view or drawing of something cut through the middle, showing its inside

1.名詞
釋義

a view or drawing of something cut through the middle, showing its inside

例句

The diagram shows a cross section of the human heart.

2. a small group that is representative of a larger population

2.名詞
釋義

a small group that is representative of a larger population

例句

The survey included a cross section of the city's residents.