spectra

spectra — noun

1. the plural form of spectrum — used when referring to more than one spectrum, whe

1.名詞
釋義

the plural form of spectrum — used when referring to more than one spectrum, whether of light, sound, energy, or other ranges of related things

例句

The telescope collected spectra from three distant stars during the night.

plural subject + plural verb 'collected'

These spectra show the chemical makeup of several unknown gases in the atmosphere.

demonstrative 'these' with plural noun

文法句型

spectra + plural verb

用法筆記

Always use 'spectra' (not 'spectrums') as the plural of 'spectrum'. For a single range or distribution, use the singular 'spectrum'. See the main entry at 'spectrum' for full definitions, examples, and related word forms.

常見錯誤

❌The light spectra was analysed in the lab.
✅The light spectra were analysed in the lab.
💡'spectra' is a plural noun and must be paired with a plural verb.