equator background

equator

/ɪˈkweɪ.tə/ /iˈkweɪ.tɚ/

Illustration equator - Image 1

Illustration equator - Image 2

noun

Экватор

(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. "

Моя сестра живет недалеко от экватора, поэтому она круглый год испытывает очень жаркую погоду.

geography world astronomy science

Illustration equator - Image 1

Illustration equator - Image 2

noun

Экватор

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. "

Экватор Земли делит планету на Северное и Южное полушария.

geography astronomy science

Illustration equator - Image 1

Illustration equator - Image 2

noun

Экватор

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

Examples :

"Slice the onion through the equator."

Разрежьте лук по экватору.

geography astronomy nature vegetable fruit world science space place

Illustration equator - Image 1

noun

Небесный экватор

The celestial equator.

Examples :

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

Астроном указал на небесный экватор на звездной карте.

astronomy space geography