longitude

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Definitions

n.

The angular distance of a place east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees.

经度;经线

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
longitudeother
=longitude

Common Collocations

  • 1.degrees longitude经度度
  • 2.[East/West] longitude东/西经

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The ship's position was determined by measuring both latitude and longitude.

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