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复数形式
monads
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a unicellular microorganism
- The biologist observed a monad under the microscope.
- Water samples revealed several monads swimming freely.
- Amoebas are a type of monad.
- The pond teemed with monads in the early summer.
- Each monad carries out all essential life processes independently.
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单子, 不可分割的实体
a fundamental, indivisible entity or substance, often associated with Leibnizian philosophy, possessing inherent characteristics and reflecting the entire universe from its unique perspective
- In Leibniz's philosophy, monads are considered the ultimate building blocks of reality, each expressing a unique perspective on the entire universe.
在莱布尼茨的哲学中，单子被认为是现实的终极构建块，每一个都表达了对整个宇宙的独特视角。
- The idea of monads influenced later philosophical discussions on individuality, perception, and the nature of existence.
单子的概念影响了后来关于个体性、感知和存在本质的哲学讨论。
- The concept of monads has been debated and adapted in various philosophical traditions, influencing discussions on mind-body dualism and metaphysics.
单子的概念在各种哲学传统中被争论和调整，影响了关于心身二元论和形而上学的讨论。
- Leibniz's vision of monads as windowless entities emphasizes their self-contained nature and unique perspectives on the unfolding universe.
莱布尼茨将单子视为无窗实体的愿景强调了它们自给自足的本质和对展开宇宙的独特视角。
- Monadology, Leibniz's philosophical treatise, explores the nature of monads and their role in the harmonious pre-established order of the universe.
单子论，莱布尼茨的哲学论文，探讨了单子的本质及其在宇宙和谐预定秩序中的作用。
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an atom capable of forming one chemical bond
- Hydrogen is a monad because it forms a single bond.
- The reaction involved a monad combining with a diatomic molecule.
- Chemists often refer to sodium as a monad in ionic compounds.
- Each monad contributes one electron to the shared bond.
- The monads were arranged in a simple linear structure.