centigrade
/ˈsentɪɡreɪd/
CEFR level B1Topic ScienceWord #3284 in the learning path
摄氏的
Definitions
adj. Using the temperature scale with water freezing at zero
摄氏的
Example
It was thirty degrees centigrade in the shade today.
今天阴凉处的气温达到了三十摄氏度。
A rise of two degrees centigrade in average temperatures could significantly affect agricultural production in vulnerable regions.
平均气温上升两摄氏度可能对脆弱地区的农业生产产生显著影响。
Collocations
- degrees centigrade
- centigrade scale
Synonyms
- Celsius
Usage tip
通常说degrees centigrade；现代科学更常用Celsius。
FAQ
- What does centigrade mean?
- Using the temperature scale with water freezing at zero
- How is centigrade pronounced?
- UK /ˈsentɪɡreɪd/, US /ˈsentɪɡreɪd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
