centripetal

• 指朝向中心或指向中心的运动；主要用于物理学中，描述使物体保持在曲线轨迹上的力（向心力）。

Relating to or moving toward a center; used primarily in physics to describe a force that keeps an object moving in a curved path.

1. Moving toward a centerC1formalscientific

   Tending to move or be directed toward a central point or axis.

   向心的

   • Centripetal force keeps the satellite in orbit around the Earth.
   • The centripetal acceleration of the spinning wheel was measured.
   • In a centrifuge, centripetal force separates substances by density.

   同义词centralizingconvergentconverginginward

   反义词centrifugal

2. Tending to unifyC2formalpolitical

   Tending to bring together or unify different elements or groups.

   向心的

   • The new policy had a centripetal effect on the coalition.
   • Centripetal forces in the society helped reduce regional tensions.
   • The leader's speech acted as a centripetal influence on the divided party.

   同义词centralizingcoalescentintegrativeunifying

3. Afferent nerve impulseC2formalmedical

   Relating to nerve fibers or impulses that carry sensory information from the body toward the central nervous system.

   传入神经冲动

   • Centripetal nerve fibers transmit pain signals to the brain.
   • The centripetal pathway carries sensory data from the skin to the spinal cord.
   • Damage to centripetal neurons can cause loss of sensation.

   同义词afferentsensory

   反义词efferent