mach

• 音译自英语人名或姓氏Mach，常指奥地利物理学家、哲学家恩斯特·马赫；在中文语境中也用来音译其他同名人名或姓氏。

A proper noun referring to a specific person, typically a surname of a notable individual.

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1. Austrian physicist and philosopherB2formal

   Ernst Mach (1838–1916), a physicist and philosopher known for his work in shock waves and the philosophy of science, and for founding logical positivism.

   奥地利物理学家和哲学家

   • Mach's work on supersonic flow revolutionized aerodynamics.
   • The term 'Mach number' is named after Ernst Mach.
   • Mach's principle influenced Einstein's theory of relativity.

2. Unit of speedB1formalscientific

   A dimensionless unit representing the ratio of an object's speed to the speed of sound in the surrounding medium.

   速度单位

   • The fighter jet flew at Mach 2, twice the speed of sound.
   • The aircraft broke the sound barrier at Mach 1.
   • The rocket achieved Mach 5 during re-entry.

   同义词mach number