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equator

/ɪˈkweɪ.tə/ /iˈkweɪ.tɚ/

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noun

赤道

(often “the Equator”) An imaginary great circle around the Earth, equidistant from the two poles, and dividing earth's surface into the northern and southern hemisphere.

Examples :

"My sister lives near the equator, so she experiences very hot weather all year round. "

私の妹は赤道の近くに住んでいるので、一年中とても暑い気候を経験します。

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noun

赤道

A similar great circle on any sphere, especially on a celestial body, or on other reasonably symmetrical three-dimensional body.

Examples :

"The equator of the Earth divides the planet into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. "

地球の赤道は、この惑星を北半球と南半球に分けます。

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noun

赤道

The midline of any generally spherical object, such as a fruit or vegetable, that has identifiable poles.

Examples :

"Slice the onion through the equator."

玉ねぎを赤道に沿って切ってください。

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noun

天の赤道

The celestial equator.

Examples :

"The astronomer pointed out the celestial equator on the star chart. "

天文学者は星図で天の赤道を指し示した。

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