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ordinal

/ˈɔː(ɹ).dɪ.nəl/ /ˈɔːɹd.nəl/

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noun

序数, 次序数

An ordinal number such as first, second and third.

Examples :

"The most common numerals in Latin, as in English, are the "cardinals"...and the "ordinals"... — F. M. Wheelock, Wheelock’s Latin, 6th ed. revised (2005), p97"

在拉丁语中，和英语一样，最常见的数词是“基数词”……和“序数词”……

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noun

主教祝圣礼书

A book used in the ordination of Anglican ministers, or in certain Roman Catholic services

Examples :

"The priest consulted the ordinal during the ordination ceremony to ensure each step was performed correctly. "

在祝圣仪式上，那位神父查阅了《主教祝圣礼书》，以确保每个步骤都正确无误。

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adjective

第几，顺序的.

(of a number) indicating position in a sequence

Examples :

""My ordinal number in the race was third." "

我在比赛中的顺序是第三。

number math position

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adjective

顺序的, 次序的

Of or relating to the groupings called orders

Examples :

"The teacher explained the different ordinal levels of math skills in the class. "

老师解释了班上数学技能的不同等级顺序。

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adjective

序数的，第几的

Intercardinal

Examples :

"My brother's position in the line was ordinal—between the two cardinal directions of the queue. "

我弟弟在队伍里的位置是序数上的，正好在队伍两个主要方向的中间位置。

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