크기와 방향을 모두 가지는 양.
A quantity having direction as well as magnitude, often represented by an arrow, used to describe displacement, velocity, or force.
예문:
"In physics, velocity is a vector quantity, while speed is a scalar quantity."
"The resultant vector is found by adding the two force vectors acting on the object."
"We used a three-dimensional vector to map the coordinates of the satellite."
병원체나 유전 물질을 다른 생물체로 전달하는 매개체.
An organism, typically an arthropod, that transmits a pathogen or disease from one host to another; also, a DNA molecule (like a plasmid) used to introduce genetic material into a cell.
예문:
"Mosquitoes are the primary vector for diseases like malaria and dengue fever."
"Scientists used a viral vector to deliver the therapeutic gene into the patient's cells."
"Controlling the insect vector population is crucial for preventing the spread of the epidemic."
항공기나 미사일이 따라야 할 진로 또는 궤도.
A course or direction determined for an aircraft, missile, or spacecraft, often provided by air traffic control.
예문:
"Air traffic control gave the pilot a new vector to avoid the storm system."
"The missile followed its pre-programmed vector until the final stage of guidance."
(항공기 등을) 특정한 지점이나 코스로 유도하거나 방향을 정해주다.
To direct (an aircraft in flight) to a desired point or course.
예문:
"The controller vectored the incoming flight around the restricted airspace."
"We were vectored toward the runway for a straight-in approach."
"The fighter jets were vectored to intercept the unidentified drone."
(병원체나 유전 물질을) 다른 개체로 전달하거나 매개하다.
To transmit (a pathogen, disease, or genetic material) from one organism or cell to another.
예문:
"Ticks can vector Lyme disease to humans and pets through their bite."
"The virus is primarily vectored by aerosol droplets rather than insects."