1 [U] the number of times sth happens in a particular period 频率(在特定时间内某种事情发生的次数):
Fatal accidents have decreased in frequency in recent years.近几年死亡事故发生的频率已经下降。
2 [U] the fact that sth happens often 频繁:
The frequency of child deaths from cancer near the nuclear power station is being investigated.在核电厂附近地区,经常有儿童死于癌症,有关当局对这个现象正在进行调查。
3 [C,U] the rate at which a sound wave or radio wave moves up and down (vibrates) 频率(声波或无线电波振动的次数):
high-frequency/low-frequency sounds高╱低频声☞picture at wavelength 见wavelength插图