| 释义 |
Noun: latitude 'lati`t(y)ood- The angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
- Freedom from normal restraints in conduct
"allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money" - An imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
- line of latitude, parallel of latitude, parallel - Scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction
Derived forms: latitudes See also: latitudinal, latitudinarian Type of: ambit, angular distance, compass, liberty, line, orbit, range, reach, scope Encyclopedia: Latitude |