A hyperbola approaches but does not meet its asymptote.
雙曲線逐漸接近它的漸近線但不相交.
?? 牛津釋義
hyperbola
n
(geometry 幾) curve produced when a cone is cut by a plane that makes a larger angle with the base than the side of the cone makes 雙曲線. =>illus 見插圖.
You were very kind. You brought out all your jewellery and you told me I could take anything I wanted. There were so many beautiful things that it was hard to choose. And then I saw a lovely diamond necklace with a big blue stone in the centre.