latitude

latitude
[ˈlatɪtjuːd]
noun

the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator, or of the equator of a celestial object, usually expressed in degrees and minutes
纬度
at a latitude of 51° N.
在北纬51°。
[mass noun]lines of latitude.
纬线。
■(latitudes)regions, especially with reference to their temperature and distance from the equator
地区（尤指温度特点或与赤道距离）
temperate latitudes.
温带地区。
northern latitudes.
北方地区。
■(Astronomy)
(天文)。见celestial latitude
[mass noun]scope for freedom of action or thought
（活动，思考）自由度
journalists have considerable latitude in criticizing public figures.
新闻记者在批评公众人物方面有相当的自由度。
(Photography)the range of exposures for which an emulsion or printing paper will give acceptable contrast
(摄)（感光乳剂，相纸）曝光宽容度
a film with a latitude which is outstanding.
曝光宽容度显著的胶卷。

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latitudinal
adjective
latitudinally
adverb
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