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geodesic

/ˌd͡ʒiːəˈdiːsɪk/

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noun

测地线, 短程线

The shortest line between two points on a specific surface.

Examples :

"The ant followed the geodesic on the orange peel, a slightly curved path representing the shortest distance to the sugar. "

蚂蚁沿着橘子皮上的测地线爬行，这是一条略微弯曲的路径，代表着通往糖的最短距离。

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noun

测地线，短程线

(spherical geometry) A segment of a great circle.

Examples :

"On the globe, the shortest distance between two cities isn't a straight line on a flat map, but a geodesic, following the curve of the Earth. "

在地球仪上，两个城市之间最短的距离不是平面地图上的直线，而是一条测地线，它沿着地球的弧度延伸。

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noun

测地线，短程线

A course allowing the parallel-transport of vectors along a course that causes tangent vectors to remain tangent vectors throughout that course (a straight curve, a line that is straight).

Examples :

"The airplane followed a geodesic across the Earth's curved surface, minimizing the distance and keeping its direction consistent. "

飞机沿着地球曲面上的测地线飞行，这样既能最大限度地缩短距离，又能保持飞行方向的一致性。

math physics space theory

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adjective

大地测量学的，测地学的。

Of or relating to geodesy.

Examples :

"The geodesic survey helped create a more accurate map of the region's elevation. "

这次大地测量学的勘测帮助绘制出了该地区更精确的高程地图。

geology math science

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adjective

测地线的，测地学的

Of or relating to a geodesic dome.

Examples :

"The architect designed a geodesic dome for the school's new science lab. "

建筑师为学校新的科学实验室设计了一个测地线穹顶。

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