vertical
/ˈvɜːtɪkəl/ · /ˈvɝːtɪkəl/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #3524 in the learning path
垂直的；竖直的
Definitions
adj. pointing straight up or down, perpendicular to a horizontal surface
垂直的；竖直的
n. a vertical line, direction, or position
垂直线；竖直位置
Example
The curtains have vertical stripes that make the room look taller.
窗帘上的竖条纹让房间显得更高。
Vertical farming could help cities produce fresh vegetables locally while using less land than conventional agricultural methods.
垂直农业可以帮助城市就地生产新鲜蔬菜，同时比传统农业方式占用更少的土地。
Collocations
- a vertical line
- vertical stripes
- vertical farming
- a vertical axis
Word family
- vertically (adv.)
- verticality (n.)
Synonyms
- upright
Antonyms
- horizontal
Usage tip
vertical指竖直方向；horizontal指水平方向。
FAQ
- What does vertical mean?
- pointing straight up or down, perpendicular to a horizontal surface a vertical line, direction, or position
- How is vertical pronounced?
- UK /ˈvɜːtɪkəl/, US /ˈvɝːtɪkəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
