perpendicular
US /ˌpɝː.pənˈdɪk.juː.lɚ/
UK /ˌpɝː.pənˈdɪk.juː.lɚ/
形容詞
1.
垂直的
at an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface
範例:
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The wall is perpendicular to the floor.
牆壁與地面垂直。
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Draw a line perpendicular to the base.
畫一條與底邊垂直的線。
名詞
1.
垂線
a line or plane that is at an angle of 90° to another line or plane
範例:
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The architect ensured that all the perpendiculars were perfectly aligned.
建築師確保所有垂直線都完美對齊。
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In geometry, a perpendicular is often used to define height.
在幾何學中，垂線常用於定義高度。
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