meridian
UK/mә'ridiәn/US
TOEFLC1
Definitions
n.
An imaginary line on the earth's surface passing through the north and south poles; the highest point of achievement or power.
子午线；经线；顶点
adj.
Relating to a meridian or to midday; at the highest point.
子午线的；正午的；顶点的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishmeridianother
=meridian
Common Collocations
- 1.prime meridian本初子午线
- 2.meridian line经线
- 3.meridian circle子午圈
Example Sentences
- 1.
The meridian line divides the Earth into Eastern and Western hemispheres.
- 2.
The company reached its meridian of success in the early 2000s.