quadrant
US /ˈkwɑː.drənt/
UK /ˈkwɑː.drənt/
名詞
1.
象限
each of four parts of a circle, plane, or sphere divided by two lines or planes at right angles
範例:
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The graph is divided into four quadrants.
圖表被分成四個象限。
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The point (3, -2) lies in the fourth quadrant.
點 (3, -2) 位於第四象限。
2.
象限儀, 測角儀
an instrument for measuring angles, typically in astronomy and navigation, consisting of a graduated arc of 90 degrees with a sighting mechanism
範例:
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Ancient mariners used a quadrant to determine their latitude.
古代水手使用象限儀來確定他們的緯度。
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The astronomer adjusted the quadrant to measure the star's altitude.
天文學家調整了象限儀以測量恆星的高度。
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