Parallax

ENZH

What Does Parallax Mean?

  • 视差
  • 平行差
  • 视差效应

Parallax Pronunciation

/ˈpær.ə.læks/

Parallax Definition

noun

Definition

The apparent displacement of an object as viewed from different positions.

In ZH

从不同位置观察物体时,物体的表观位移。

How to Use Parallax in a Sentence

  • The parallax effect is important in astronomy for measuring distances to stars.
  • When you close one eye and then the other, you can see parallax in nearby objects.
  • Photographs can display parallax by showing two perspectives of the same scene.
  • The parallax scrolling effect in video games adds depth to the visuals.
  • Measuring parallax allows astronomers to calculate how far away planets and stars are.