What does latitude mean?

Distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees. Freedom to choose how to act or decide.

How is latitude pronounced?

UK /ˈlætɪtjuːd/, US /ˈlætɪtuːd/.

/ˈlætɪtjuːd/ · /ˈlætɪtuːd/

CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #6039 in the learning path

纬度

n. Distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.

纬度

n. Freedom to choose how to act or decide.

自主决定的自由；余地

Our geography teacher showed us latitude on a globe.

地理老师用地球仪给我们讲解纬度。

Regions at higher latitudes generally experience greater seasonal variations in daylight than those near the equator.

高纬度地区的日照时长通常比赤道附近地区有更明显的季节变化。

latitude是纬度，longitude是经度。

What does latitude mean?: Distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees. Freedom to choose how to act or decide.
How is latitude pronounced?: UK /ˈlætɪtjuːd/, US /ˈlætɪtuːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.