non-atomic
non-atomic — 形容詞
1. not connected with atoms or with explanations based on atomic structure
非原子的
不與原子或原子結構有關
not connected with atoms or with explanations based on atomic structure
The lesson moved from atomic theory to non-atomic ideas about matter.
這堂課從原子理論談到關於物質的非原子性想法。
contrast: atomic theory vs non-atomic ideas
Devika wrote her report on non-atomic models used before modern chemistry.
Devika 的報告主題是現代化學之前使用的非原子性模型。
The museum display explains non-atomic views of the universe for children.
博物館的展示用孩童也能懂的方式說明非原子性的宇宙觀。
Our group discussed non-atomic explanations in a chapter on early science.
我們這組在一章早期科學內容裡討論了非原子性的解釋。
- atomic
connected with atoms or based on atomic structure
用法筆記
Usually appears in scientific or historical discussion of matter and older theories. Distinguish from sense 2, which is specifically about weapons or military action.
2. describes weapons, attacks, or policy that do not involve nuclear weapons
非核武的
不涉及核武器的
describes weapons, attacks, or policy that do not involve nuclear weapons
The agreement bans non-atomic weapons near the shared border.
這項協議禁止在共同邊界附近部署非核武的武器。
collocation: non-atomic weapons
Noa asked whether the exercise included non-atomic missiles or only tanks.
Noa 問這場演習是否包含非核武的飛彈，還是只有坦克。
The report warns that even non-atomic attacks could destroy the port.
報告警告說，即使是非核武的攻擊，也可能摧毀那座港口。
Leaders promised a non-atomic response after the radar station was hit.
在雷達站遭到攻擊後，各國領袖承諾做出非核武的回應。
- non-nuclear
the usual modern term for weapons, policy, or power systems that are not nuclear
- nuclear
involving or using nuclear weapons
用法筆記
Most often modifies weapons, attacks, and defence plans. In modern writing, non-nuclear is more common, but non-atomic can still appear in formal contrasts.