mapping
/ˈmæpɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmæpɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈma-piŋ/ (ame, mw)
mapping — 名詞
1. the work of creating a visual representation of land, showing its physical featu
製圖
繪製地圖的活動或過程
the work of creating a visual representation of land, showing its physical features like roads, rivers, and hills
Élise spent two summers working on the mapping of the Sahara desert.
Élise 花了兩個夏天從事撒哈拉沙漠的製圖工作。
mapping + of + [geographical area]
Modern mapping relies on satellite images rather than ground surveys.
現代的製圖仰賴衛星影像，而非地面測量。
adjective + mapping for method type
Before building the new road, the team completed a detailed mapping of the valley.
在建造新道路之前，團隊完成了詳細的山谷製圖。
The mapping data showed that the river had changed its course over time.
製圖數據顯示，這條河流隨著時間改變了河道。
- cartography
a more formal term for the art and science of map-making; less common in everyday speech
- surveying
more specific — refers to measuring and recording land features, not necessarily producing a final map
- charting
typically used for sea or sky maps rather than land areas
文法句型
mapping + of + [geographical area]
用法筆記
Often used as a modifier before another noun, as in 'mapping data' or 'mapping project'.
2. the process of turning information or numbers into a visual form such as a chart
圖像化
將數據轉化為視覺圖表
the process of turning information or numbers into a visual form such as a chart, diagram, or picture to make patterns easier to see
Iris used colour-coded mapping to show crime rates across different city districts.
Iris 使用顏色編碼的圖像化方式來顯示不同城區的犯罪率。
adjective + mapping: colour-coded mapping
The mapping of customer complaints revealed that most issues came from late deliveries.
顧客投訴的圖像化顯示，大多數問題來自送貨延遲。
Data mapping helps companies find hidden connections between sales and weather patterns.
數據圖像化幫助企業找出銷售與天氣模式之間的隱藏關聯。
Through careful mapping, Kabir traced the spread of the disease across the region.
透過仔細的圖像化，Kabir 追蹤了該疾病在該地區的傳播路徑。
- charting
more specific — often refers to putting data into a graph format rather than any visual form
- visualisation
broader in scope — can include animations and interactive displays, not just static diagrams
- plotting
more technical — suggests placing precise points on a coordinate system
文法句型
mapping + of + [data/information]
常見錯誤
3. the scientific process of finding the exact positions of particular genes along
基因定位
找出基因在染色體上的位置
the scientific process of finding the exact positions of particular genes along a chromosome
Gene mapping helped scientists identify the DNA sequence responsible for cystic fibrosis.
基因定位幫助科學家找出導致囊腫性纖維化的 DNA 序列。
compound noun: gene mapping
Ziad's research team published a comprehensive mapping of the genes on chromosome 12.
Ziad 的研究團隊發表了一份染色體 12 上基因的完整定位。
mapping + of + [chromosome]
The mapping of the human genome took more than a decade to complete.
人類基因組的定位耗費了十多年才完成。
Advances in gene mapping have made it possible to predict certain inherited diseases.
基因定位的進展使人們能夠預測某些遺傳性疾病。
- genome mapping
broader — refers to mapping an entire genome rather than individual genes
- sequencing
different process — sequencing determines the order of DNA building blocks, not their chromosomal positions
文法句型
gene mapping
mapping + of + [chromosome/genome]
用法筆記
Frequently encountered in the compound form 'gene mapping'. Distinguished from sense 4 in that this sense refers to physical locations on a chromosome, not locations in the brain.
4. the scientific process of discovering which parts of the brain are responsible f
腦部定位
確認大腦各區域負責的功能
the scientific process of discovering which parts of the brain are responsible for particular abilities or actions
Brain mapping studies showed that the same region handles both speech and singing.
腦部定位研究顯示，同一個區域同時處理說話和唱歌的功能。
compound noun: brain mapping
Researchers used fMRI for the mapping of memory functions in older adults.
研究人員使用 fMRI 進行年長者記憶功能的腦部定位。
mapping + of + [cognitive function]
The mapping of the visual cortex has changed our understanding of how we see.
視覺皮質的定位改變了我們對視覺運作方式的理解。
Tamar's PhD project focuses on the mapping of language areas in bilingual children.
Tamar 的博士研究專注於雙語兒童語言區域的定位。
- neural mapping
slightly broader — can refer to mapping nerve connections anywhere in the body, not just the brain
- cortical mapping
more specific — refers only to the cerebral cortex, not deeper brain structures
文法句型
brain mapping
mapping + of + [brain region]
用法筆記
Frequently encountered in the compound 'brain mapping'. The tool most commonly associated with this process is fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging).
5. in mathematics, a rule that pairs each element of one group with exactly one ele
映射
集合間元素的對應關係
in mathematics, a rule that pairs each element of one group with exactly one element of another group
In algebra, a linear mapping sends straight lines to straight lines.
在代數中，線性映射將直線對應到直線。
adjective + mapping: linear mapping
The mapping f(x) = x² connects each real number to its square.
映射 f(x) = x² 將每個實數對應到它的平方。
mapping expressed as f(x) notation
Liang showed that a one-to-one mapping pairs each student ID with a unique locker number.
Liang 說明了一對一映射如何將每個學號對應到一個獨特的置物櫃號碼。
A continuous mapping preserves the closeness of points between two sets.
連續映射保留兩個集合之間的點距離關係。
- function
more common in school mathematics and basic calculations; 'mapping' is more common in advanced and abstract maths
- transformation
suggests the output set is the same as the input set (e.g., mapping a shape to a new position)
- operator
typically used when the mapping acts on functions rather than numbers
文法句型
[adjective] mapping
mapping + between + [set] + and + [set]
用法筆記
Also called a 'function'. In pure mathematics, 'mapping' and 'function' are often used interchangeably, though 'mapping' may emphasise the idea of linking one set to another.