tree diagram
noun [ C ] uk/ˌtriː ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡræm/ us/ˌtriː ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡræm/ (also tree)
（表示层级关系的）树形图，树状图
a diagram (= simple drawing) that shows the relationships between different pieces of information using lines that are connected and that have different branches
Here are some tree diagrams showing how we fit into the conglomerate, and also the management structure of the company. 这些树形图显示了我们在集团中的位置，以及公司的管理结构。
The tree shows the hierarchy of the data retrieved in the search. 该树状图显示了在搜索中所检索到的数据的层次结构。
- More examples
- Organisation charts are normally constructed in the form of a tree diagram.
- Construct a tree diagram to illustrate the possible outcomes of the experiment.
- He has a section for each species, using two-page tree diagrams to show how they are related to each other.
- All the dependency information is shown in a tree structure.