vibration

IPA(Pronunciation)

/vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/

Noun

countable uncountable broadly in-plural often slang

The act of vibrating or the condition of being vibrated. / (physics) Any periodic process, especially a rapid linear motion of a body about an equilibrium position. / A single complete vibrating motion.

Japanese Meaning

物体が振動すること、または振動状態にあること / 物理学において、平衡位置周辺で周期的に、特に急速な直線運動を行う現象 / 一回の振動、すなわち振動の一周期を指す

What is this buttons?

The sudden vibration of the bridge alerted engineers to a structural problem.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

橋の突然の振動が技術者に構造上の問題を知らせた。

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Sense（1）

The act of vibrating or the condition of being vibrated.

Sense（2）

(physics) Any periodic process, especially a rapid linear motion of a body about an equilibrium position.

Sense（3）

A single complete vibrating motion.

The moon, which had been slowly ascending, now shone through an open space between the trees; and the rippling waters of the brook gave back her light in luminous vibrations.

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Sense（4）

(parapsychology) A vibrational energy of spiritual nature through which mediumistic and other paranormal phenomena are conveyed or affected.

"And the sitters?" "I expect Professor Challenger may wish to bring a friend or two of his own." "They will form a horrible block of vibrations! We must have some of our own sympathetic people to counteract it."

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