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azimuth

/ˈæzɪməθ/

Meanings
noun

方位角，地平经度

An arc of the horizon intercepted between the meridian of the place and a vertical circle passing through the center of any object.

Examples :

"the azimuth of a star"
一颗星星的方位角
astronomy nautical direction position space

Related Words

Illustration horizon

horizon noun

/həˈɹaɪzən/

地平线，海平线

"A tall building was visible on the horizon."

在地平线上可以看到一座高楼。

Illustration meridian

meridian noun

/məˈɹɪdɪən/ /məˈɹɪdiən/

南方，正南。

"The school's playground is south of the main building, near the meridian. "

学校的操场在主楼的南边，靠近正南方。

Illustration through

through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

贯石, 穿石。

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

这堵干砌石墙用了一块又大又平的贯石来支撑顶部的石头。

Illustration between

between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

缝针，绗针

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

这位女裁缝用一根结实的绗针在厚厚的装饰面料上缝制出精准均匀的针脚。

Illustration southeast

southeast

/ˌsaʊθˈiːst/ /ˌsʌʊθˈiːst/

东南

"The school picnic is located in the southeast corner of the park. "

学校野餐地点在公园的东南角。

Illustration direction

direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

方向，方位，指向。

"Keep going in the same direction."

继续朝这个方向走。

Illustration intercepted

intercepted verb

/ˌɪntərˈsɛptɪd/ /ˌɪnɾərˈsɛptɪd/

拦截，截获，阻止。

"The police intercepted the package of stolen goods while it was in transit."

警察在赃物包裹运输途中将其截获。

Illustration passing

passing verb

/ˈpɑːsɪŋ/

经过，通过。

"The train is passing the station, changing location. "

火车正在经过车站，改变位置。

Illustration vertical

vertical noun

/ˈvɜːtɪkəl/ /ˈvɝtɪkəl/

顶点，顶峰。

"The vertical of the mountain range was a breathtaking sight. "

那片山脉的顶点景色令人叹为观止。

Illustration indicating

indicating verb

/ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪŋ/

指出，表明，显示。

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."

警卫吹响哨子，表明即将出发。

Illustration compass

compass noun

/ˈkʌm.pəs/

指南针，罗盘

"The hiker used his compass to find north and continue on the trail. "

徒步者用他的指南针找到北方，然后继续沿着小路前进。

Illustration quadrant

quadrant noun

/ˈkwɑd.ɹənt/

象限，四分之一圆。

"The map divided the city into four quadrants, making it easier to locate different neighborhoods. "

地图把城市分成了四个象限，这样就更容易找到不同的街区了。