longitude
/ˈlɒŋɡɪtjuːd/ · /ˈlɑːndʒɪtuːd/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #5027 in the learning path
经度
Definitions
n. a place's angular distance east or west of the prime meridian
经度
Example
Our guide checked our longitude before steering the boat east.
向导在把船驶向东边之前查看了我们所在位置的经度。
Accurate measurements of longitude and latitude allow navigation systems to determine a vehicle's position on Earth.
准确测量经纬度能让导航系统确定车辆在地球上的位置。
Collocations
- latitude and longitude
- degrees of longitude
- east longitude
- west longitude
Word family
- longitudinal (adj.)
Usage tip
longitude是经度，分东西；latitude是纬度，分南北。
FAQ
- What does longitude mean?
- a place's angular distance east or west of the prime meridian
- How is longitude pronounced?
- UK /ˈlɒŋɡɪtjuːd/, US /ˈlɑːndʒɪtuːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
