variable; uncertain factor
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
variable (in mathematics)
technicalIn mathematical contexts, refers to a quantity that can assume different values within a given equation or function.
Zài在
fāng方
chéng程
x²x
+²
y²＋
=y
a²²
zhōng＝
xa
hé²
y中
，
dōux
shì和
biàny
shù都
是
变
数
。
In the equation x² + y² = a², both x and y are variables.
Hán函
shù数
yy
=＝
sinxs
zhōngi
den
xx
shì中
yī的
gèx
biàn是
shù一
个
变
数
。
In the function y = sinx, x is a variable.
noun
variable factor; uncertainty; unpredictable element
Used metaphorically to describe unpredictable circumstances or factors that could affect the outcome of plans, events, or situations.
Shì事
qing情
zài在
méi没
yǒu有
bàn办
chéng成
zhī之
qián前
，
hái还
huì会
yǒu有
xīn新
de的
biàn变
shù数
。
Before matters are settled, there will always be new variables.
Zhè这
chǎng场
bǐ比
sài赛
hái还
yǒu有
hěn很
duō多
biàn变
shù数
，
hěn很
nán难
shuō说
shuí谁
huì会
yíng赢
。
There are still many uncertainties in this match; it's hard to say who will win.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
kǎo考
lǜ虑
dào到
gè各
zhǒng种
biàn变
shù数
，
tí提
qián前
zuò做
hǎo好
yù预
àn案
。
We need to consider various variables and prepare contingency plans in advance.