配列：arrange, array

Translate: 所定の方向に配列された複数の電極

ChatGPT:

ChatGPT

The translation of "所定の方向に配列された複数の電極" is:

"A plurality of electrodes arranged in a predetermined direction."

あなた:

How about ""A plurality of electrodes arrayed in a predetermined direction"?

ChatGPT:

ChatGPT

Yes, "A plurality of electrodes arrayed in a predetermined direction" is also a valid translation. The difference between "arrayed" and "arranged" is subtle:

• Arrayed implies a more systematic or ordered placement, often in a grid or pattern.
• Arranged is more general and could refer to any form of placement or organization.

Both translations are technically correct, but "arrayed" might emphasize a more structured or intentional placement. If you're describing a precise or regular layout of electrodes, "arrayed" could be the better choice.

あなた:

Which of the following is better as the translation of 電極の配列方向?

1. The arrayed direction of the electrodes.

2. The array direction of the electrodes.

ChatGPT:

ChatGPT

The better translation of 電極の配列方向 would be:

2. "The array direction of the electrodes."

Here's why:

• "Array direction" is a more standard phrase in technical contexts, especially when describing the orientation or arrangement of components like electrodes.
• "Arrayed direction" is less common and may sound awkward. "Array" in this case functions as a noun describing the direction in which the electrodes are arranged.

So, "The array direction of the electrodes" is clearer and more natural in technical writing.