asymmetrical
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++a·sym·met·ri·cal /ˌeɪsəˈmetrɪkəl/ (also asymmetric /-ˈmetrɪk◂/) adjective 1 REGULARhaving two sides that are different in shape 不对称的 OPP symmetrical asymmetrical patterns 不对称图案2. formalEQUAL not equal 不相等的 OPP symmetrical —asymmetrically /-kli/ adverb —asymmetry /eɪˈsɪmətri/ noun [uncountable]
Examples from the Corpus
asymmetrical• The relationship is of long duration and is asymmetrical.• We all know frames of mirrors or rococo pictures which are decorated in an asymmetrical and extravagant style.• This is sometimes known as an asymmetrical display.• Secondly, control through the imposition of this fiduciary duty operates in an asymmetrical fashion.• There are, of course, exceptions to this, but asymmetrical pieces are uncommon.• The design of the house is consciously asymmetrical with a large tower at one end.a·sym·met·ri·cal adjectiveChineseSyllable
in two having shape different are that Corpus sides
asymmetrical
a‧sym‧met‧ri‧cal /ˌeɪsəˈmetrɪkəl, ˌeɪsɪˈmetrɪkəl/
(also a‧sym‧met‧ric /-ˈmetrɪk◂/) adjective
1. having two sides that are different in shape
OPP symmetrical:
asymmetrical patterns
2. formal not equal
OPP symmetrical
—asymmetrically /-kli/ adverb
—asymmetry /eɪˈsɪmətri, eɪˈsɪmɪtri/ noun [uncountable]
a‧sym‧met‧ri‧cal /ˌeɪsəˈmetrɪkəl, ˌeɪsɪˈmetrɪkəl/
(also a‧sym‧met‧ric /-ˈmetrɪk◂/) adjective1. having two sides that are different in shape
OPP symmetrical:
2. formal not equal
OPP symmetrical
—asymmetrically /-kli/ adverb
—asymmetry /eɪˈsɪmətri, eɪˈsɪmɪtri/ noun [uncountable]