paleolatitudes

/ˌpeɪlioʊˈlætɪtjuːdz/

Meanings

noun

古纬度

The former latitude of a particular geologic formation at a time in the geologic past, often specifically the time of formation

Examples :

"By studying the magnetic alignment of iron-rich rocks, scientists can estimate the paleolatitudes of ancient continents, revealing how they have drifted over millions of years. "

通过研究富含铁的岩石的磁性排列，科学家们可以估算出古代大陆的古纬度，从而揭示它们在数百万年间的漂移过程。

Related Words

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

复习，温习

"I need to study my biology notes."

我需要复习一下我的生物笔记。

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

细节，要点

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

老师指出了这道数学题里一个特别的细节，很多学生都忽略了。

revealing verb

/ɹəˈviːlɪŋ/

揭示，显露。

"The magician was revealing his trick by showing how the disappearing box worked. "

这位魔术师正在揭示他的魔术，通过展示那个消失的箱子是如何运作的。

scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

科学家，科研人员。

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

科学家研究植物，从而了解它们的生长方式。

alignment noun

[əˈɫaɪnmənt]

对齐，排列。

"The alignment of the students' desks in the classroom made it easier for the teacher to circulate. "

教室里学生课桌的对齐排列，让老师更容易走动。

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

特别地，专门地，明确地。

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

我的老师专门为提高班的学生讲解了新的数学公式。

continents noun

/ˈkɑntənən(t)s/ /ˈkɑntɪnən(t)s/

大陆，洲。

"Students in geography class learn about the seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Antarctica. "

地理课上的学生们学习地球上的七大洲：亚洲、非洲、北美洲、南美洲、欧洲、澳洲和南极洲。

magnetic adjective

/mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

磁性的，有磁力的

"a magnetic recorder"

一种使用磁力进行录音的录音机

latitude noun

/ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ /ˈlæt.ə.tjud/

纬度

"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。

formation noun

/fə(ɹ).ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /fɔɹ.ˈmeɪ.ʃən/

结构，形态，队形

"The intricate formation of the puzzle pieces allowed the child to assemble a picture of a dog. "

这些拼图碎片精巧的结构让孩子能够拼出一张小狗的图画。

geologic adjective

/ˌdʒiː.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/ /ˌdʒi.əˈlɑdʒ.ɪk/

地质的，地质学的

"The professor explained the geologic history of the Earth in class. "

教授在课堂上讲解了地球的地质演变史。

estimate noun

/ˈɛstɨmɨt/

估计，估算。

"The estimate for the new school library project was $50,000. "

新学校图书馆项目的估算费用是五万美元。