antigravity
antigravity — 名詞
1. In science fiction and theoretical physics, a type of push that moves objects aw
反重力
抵消重力的假想力量
In science fiction and theoretical physics, a type of push that moves objects away from Earth, opposite to the natural pull that normally holds things down.
In the novel, the spaceship used antigravity to float silently above the mountains.
在這本小說中，太空船利用反重力靜靜地漂浮在山脈上方。
common in science fiction contexts
Joon flipped a switch, and the antigravity field lifted his chair off the floor.
Joon 按下開關，反重力場將他的椅子抬離地面。
concrete result: antigravity lifts objects off the ground
In a film, antigravity lets cars fly through the city without touching the ground.
在一部電影中，反重力讓汽車在城市中飛行，無需接觸地面。
Sivan dreamed of inventing an antigravity device that could lift heavy buildings after an earthquake.
Sivan 夢想著發明一種反重力裝置，能在地震後抬起沉重的建築物。
- gravity negation
More technical term used in speculative physics discussions rather than popular fiction
- anti-grav (informal)
Shortened form common in casual sci-fi writing and fan discussions
- gravity
The natural attractive force that antigravity is imagined to oppose
用法筆記
This term appears almost exclusively in science fiction and theoretical discussion. In real physics, no antigravity effect has ever been demonstrated.
常見錯誤
antigravity — 形容詞
- antigravitypositive
- more antigravitycomparative
- most antigravitysuperlative
1. Used to describe a device or system that weakens the Earth's pull or stops objec
反重力的
減少或抵消重力的
Used to describe a device or system that weakens the Earth's pull or stops objects from falling downward.
Inês tested a new antigravity engine in her laboratory near the coast.
Inês 在海岸附近的實驗室測試了一種新型反重力引擎。
collocation: antigravity engine / antigravity device
Matthew wondered if antigravity boots could help soldiers climb walls more easily.
Matthew 想知道反重力靴是否能幫助士兵更容易地攀爬牆壁。
Sade's antigravity backpack kept her tools floating beside her while she worked.
Sade 的反重力背包讓她的工具在工作時漂浮在身旁。
Emma watched an antigravity ball float slowly across the empty classroom.
Emma 看著一顆反重力球緩緩飄過空無一人的教室。
- gravity-defying
Focuses on the visual effect of appearing to overcome gravity rather than a scientific mechanism
- zero-g
Informal abbreviation of zero-gravity; describes a condition rather than a technology