node /naud; nod/ n [C] 1 (bot) point on the stem of a plant where a leaf or bud grows out. (植物) 莖節(jié)(長葉或發(fā)苞的部位)。 2 (phys) point or line of rest in a vibrating body. (物理)波節(jié)(不受振動之點或線)。 3 (fig) point at which the parts of sth begin or meet. (喻)起點; 交點。