helix
Произношение: [ˈhiːlɪks]
Слово
Контекст: «science»
(noun) a shape that twists around in a spiral like a spring or a corkscrew. It's what you see in many structures like DNA or a spiral staircase.
Пример
The DNA molecule has a beautiful double helix shape.
Пример
This object does not have a helix; it is completely straight.
Пример
Can you see how the staircase forms a helix?
Контекст: «geometry»
(noun) a 3D curve that goes around a central point while moving up or down. It's like a roller coaster track that spirals higher as it goes around.
Пример
The helix in the playground slide makes it fun to go around and down.
Пример
The path of the road is not a helix; it’s flat and straight.
Пример
Can you draw a helix that shows the spiral shape?
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