두 가지 다른 상태나 단계 사이의 전환점이나 경계.
A point of transition between two different states, stages, or conditions.
예문:
"The world is on the cusp of a new era in artificial intelligence."
"She felt she was on the cusp of making a life-changing decision."
두 곡선이 만나는 뾰족한 끝부분 또는 곡선의 방향이 갑자기 바뀌는 점.
A pointed end where two curves meet, or a point at which the direction of a curve is abruptly reversed.
예문:
"The mathematical model predicts a cusp at the peak of the wave."
"In geometry, a cusp is a point where a curve reverses its direction."
어금니나 소구치의 씹는 면에 있는 원뿔 모양의 돌출부.
A cone-shaped prominence or elevation on the surface of a tooth, particularly on molars and premolars.
예문:
"The dentist filled a small cavity near the cusp of the molar."
"The shape of the cusp determines how well teeth fit together."
심장이나 주요 혈관의 판막을 구성하는 얇은 조각.
A pocket or fold in the wall of the heart or a major blood vessel that forms part of a valve.
예문:
"The aortic valve has three cusps that prevent blood from flowing back into the heart."
"A damaged cusp can lead to heart valve regurgitation."
점성술에서 두 별자리나 하우스가 나뉘는 경계 지점.
The initial point or boundary between two astrological signs or houses.
예문:
"He was born on the cusp of Gemini and Cancer."
"The cusp of the first house is known as the ascendant."
고딕 양식의 아치나 창문 장식에서 곡선들이 만나 돌출된 지점.
A projecting point between small arcs in Gothic tracery or arches.
예문:
"The cathedral's arches are decorated with delicate stone cusps."
"Each cusp in the tracery was hand-carved by medieval craftsmen."
초승달이나 그믐달의 양쪽 끝에 있는 뾰족한 부분.
Either of the pointed ends of a crescent moon.
예문:
"The astronomer pointed out the sharp cusps of the new moon."
"Earthshine can sometimes be seen between the two cusps of the moon."