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latitude

/ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ /ˈlæt.ə.tjud/

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noun

纬度

The angular distance north or south from a planet's equator, measured along the meridian of that particular point.

Examples :

"My sister lives at a high latitude in Canada, far north of the equator. "

我姐姐住在加拿大一个纬度很高的地区，远在赤道以北。

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noun

纬度

An imaginary line (in fact a circumference) around a planet running parallel to the planet's equator.

Examples :

"My sister lives at a high latitude, far north of the equator. "

我妹妹住在很高的纬度，也就是赤道以北很远的地方。

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noun

自由，余地

The relative freedom from restrictions; scope to do something.

Examples :

"His parents gave him a great deal of latitude."

他父母给了他很大的自由空间。

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noun

黄纬，纬度.

The angular distance of a heavenly body from the ecliptic.

Examples :

"The astronomer noted the star's latitude relative to the celestial equator. "

天文学家记录了这颗星相对于黄道的黄纬.

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noun

曝光宽容度，宽容度

The extent to which a light-sensitive material can be over- or underexposed and still achieve an acceptable result.

Examples :

"The film's latitude allowed for a slightly blurry photo, but it still looked good. "

这款胶卷的曝光宽容度很高，即使照片有点模糊，效果仍然不错。

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noun

宽度，范围。

Extent or scope; e.g. breadth, width or amplitude.

Examples :

"The teacher praised the student's latitude in exploring different perspectives on the historical event. "

老师称赞这位学生在探索历史事件的不同角度时所展现出的广度。

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