quantum /ˈkwɒntəm/

• 1. 

  ADJ In physics, quantum theory and quantum mechanics are concerned with the behaviour of atomic particles. 量子的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  Both quantum mechanics and chaos theory suggest a world constantly in flux.

  量子力学和混沌理论都指出世界处在不断变化中。

• 2. 

  ADJ A quantum leap or quantum jump in something is a very great and sudden increase in its size, amount, or quality. (大小、数量的) 猛然剧增; (质量的) 突飞猛进 [ADJ n]

  例：

  A vaccine which can halt this suffering represents a quantum leap in healthcare in this country.

  一种能终结这种苦楚的疫苗代表了该国在医疗保健方面的一次巨大进步。