)latitude
latitude
n.
纬度, 范围, (用复数)地区, 行动或言论的自由(范围)
1. the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
2. freedom from normal restraints in conduct
3. an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
同义词：line of latitude, parallel of latitude, parallel
4. scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction
例句与用法:
1. The new law allows firms a lot less latitude than before in fixing the price of their goods.
新法律在允许各商行给产品定价的自由上比以前少得多了。
2. The latitude of the island is 30 degrees north.
这个岛的纬度是北纬三十度。
3. Nothing make the earth seem so spacious as to have friend at a distance; they make latitude and longitude.
没有一件事情比得上有朋在远方更使这地球显得如此广大的了；他们构成纬度，也构成经度。
