non-symmetrical
adjective (also nonsymmetrical) uk/ˌnɒn.sɪˈmet.rɪ.kəl/ us/ˌnɑːn.sɪˈmet.rɪ.kəl/ (also non-symmetric, nonsymmetric)
不对称的
having two parts that do not match exactly, either when one half is not like an image of the other half in a mirror, or when one part cannot take the place of another if it is turned 90° or 180°
He has a non-symmetrical face with one ear higher than the other.
Although the pattern on the carpet appears symmetrical, if you look carefully you can see that it's actually non-symmetrical. 虽然地毯上的图案看起来是对称的,但如果仔细观察,就会发现它实际上是不对称的。
不对应的,不均衡的
involving actions or parts that are not similar or balanced
The principle of non-symmetrical disarmament has been proposed, where the country with the most weapons cuts the most.
The non-symmetrical distribution means that the results must be treated with caution. 非均衡分布意味着必须谨慎对待结果。
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- The houses have a distinctly nonsymmetrical design when viewed from the front.
- A non-symmetrical flow pattern was observed where the fluid exited the tube.
- She was known for her non-symmetrical, discordant, avant-garde compositions.
- If the benefits are linked to the risks in a non-symmetric way, it makes it more difficult to determine market prices.
- Statisticians have developed new methods for modelling non-symmetric distributions.
Compare: asymmetric