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octants

/ˈɒktənts/ /ˈɑːktənts/

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noun

八分圆弧, 八分圆

The eighth part of a circle; an arc of 45 degrees.

Examples :

"The protractor was marked into octants, each representing 45 degrees of a full circle. "

量角器被分成了八分圆弧，每一份代表完整圆周的45度。

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noun

八分圆，卦限

The aspect of two planets that are 45°, or one-eighth of a circle, apart.

Examples :

"Astronomers noted that Mars and Jupiter were in octants, suggesting a particular phase of their orbital relationship. "

天文学家注意到火星和木星呈八分圆相位，暗示了它们轨道关系的特定阶段。

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noun

卦限, 八分圆

The eighth part of a disc; a sector of 45 degrees; half a quadrant.

Examples :

"The pie chart, showing our family's monthly spending, was divided into eight octants, each representing a different category like rent, food, and entertainment. "

这个显示我们家每月开销的饼状图被分成了八个卦限，每个卦限代表不同的开销类别，例如房租、食物和娱乐。

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noun

八分仪，经纬仪

An instrument for measuring angles, particularly of elevation.

Examples :

"The old sailor used his octant to measure the angle of the sun above the horizon, helping him determine his ship's latitude. "

那位老水手用他的八分仪测量太阳在地平线上的角度，从而确定他船只的纬度.

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