"helix" 怎么发音
word
ˈhiɫɪks
HEE-liks
hˈiːlɪks
HEE-liks
释义
A helix is a shape formed by a smooth curve that twists around a central line, like a spiral. It is commonly seen in objects such as springs, DNA, and some staircases.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈhiɫɪks
英式英语
hˈiːlɪks
简化发音
美式
HEE-liks
英式
HEE-liks
语境中听
A spring has the shape of a helix.
The DNA molecule is a double helix.
Some staircases are built in a helix shape.
The concept of a helix appears a lot in biology and architecture.