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sensitivity

/sɛnsɪtɪvɪti/

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1 · noun

ability to notice or react strongly to something

敏感性；敏感度

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The test measures the device's sensitivity to small changes in heat.
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这项测试测量设备对细微温度变化的敏感度。
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Pronunciation: /sɛnsɪtɪvɪti/

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