system
['sɪstəm]
n. 系统, 体系, 制, , 秩序,

[] 系统; 体制; 体系

[] 系统; 体系

[医] 系统, 系, 制, 制, 派

[] 系统, 体系, 制



system
[ noun ]

1. instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

<noun.artifact>
he bought a new stereo system
the system consists of a motor and a small computer

2. a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole

<noun.group>
a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going

3. (physical chemistry) a sample of matter in which substances in different phases are in equilibrium

<noun.substance>
in a static system oil cannot be replaced by water on a surface
a system generating hydrogen peroxide

4. a complex of methods or rules governing behavior

<noun.cognition>
they have to operate under a system they oppose
that language has a complex system for indicating gender

5. an organized structure for arranging or classifying

<noun.cognition>
he changed the arrangement of the topics
the facts were familiar but it was in the organization of them that he was original
he tried to understand their system of classification

6. a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts

<noun.body>
the body has a system of organs for digestion

7. a procedure or process for obtaining an objective

<noun.cognition>
they had to devise a system that did not depend on cooperation

8. the living body considered as made up of interdependent components forming a unified whole

<noun.body>
exercise helped him get the alcohol out of his system

9. an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized

<noun.attribute>
his compulsive organization was not an endearing quality
we can't do it unless we establish some system around here

System \Sys"tem\, n. [L. systema, Gr. ?, fr. ? to place
together; sy`n with + ? to place: cf. F. syst[`e]me. See
{Stand}.]
1. An assemblage of objects arranged in regular
subordination, or after some distinct method, usually
logical or scientific; a complete whole of objects related
by some common law, principle, or end; a complete
exhibition of essential principles or facts, arranged in a
rational dependence or connection; a regular union of
principles or parts forming one entire thing; as, a system
of philosophy; a system of government; a system of
divinity; a system of botany or chemistry; a military
system; the solar system.

The best way to learn any science, is to begin with
a regular system, or a short and plain scheme of
that science well drawn up into a narrow compass.
--I. Watts.

2. Hence, the whole scheme of created things regarded as
forming one complete plan of whole; the universe. ``The
great system of the world.'' --Boyle.

3. Regular method or order; formal arrangement; plan; as, to
have a system in one's business.

4. (Mus.) The collection of staves which form a full score.
See {Score}, n.

5. (Biol.) An assemblage of parts or organs, either in animal
or plant, essential to the performance of some particular
function or functions which as a rule are of greater
complexity than those manifested by a single organ; as,
the capillary system, the muscular system, the digestive
system, etc.; hence, the whole body as a functional unity.

6. (Zo["o]l.) One of the stellate or irregular clusters of
intimately united zooids which are imbedded in, or
scattered over, the surface of the common tissue of many
compound ascidians.

{Block system}, {Conservative system}, etc. See under
{Block}, {Conservative}, etc.