单词 | oblate |
释义 | Word Frequency oblate 1(ˈɒbleɪt) adjective having an equatorial diameter of greater length than the polar diameter the earth is an oblate sphere Compare prolate Derived forms oblately (ˈoblately) adverb Word origin C18: from New Latin oblātus lengthened, from Latin ob- towards + lātus, past participle of ferre to bringWord Frequency oblate 2(ˈɒbleɪt) noun a person dedicated to a monastic or religious life Word origin C19: from French oblat, from Medieval Latin oblātus, from Latin offerre to offer |
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