infinity

• 名词，表示没有尽头、没有边界或无限延续的概念，常用于数学、哲学中表示无穷大或无穷。

A noun referring to the concept of something that has no end, limitless extent, or unbounded duration.

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1. Endless timeB2formal

   A state or concept of time that has no end; eternity.

   无限

   • The philosopher pondered the concept of infinity.
   • The stars seem to shine for an infinity of time.
   • He felt as if he had waited for an infinity.

   同义词endlessnesseternityeverlastingnessperpetuitytimelessness

   反义词boundednessfinitude

2. Unlimited extentB2formal

   The quality of being unlimited or endless in space, extent, or number.

   无限

   • The universe stretches into infinity.
   • The number of possible combinations is infinity.
   • She gazed into the infinity of the ocean.

   同义词boundlessnessendlessnesslimitlessness

   反义词boundednessfiniteness

3. Mathematics conceptB2formal

   A mathematical concept representing a quantity larger than any finite number.

   数学概念

   • In calculus, infinity is used to describe limits.
   • The series approaches infinity as n increases.
   • Infinity is not a number but a concept.

   同义词boundlessnessendlessnessinfinitudelimitlessness