latitude
US /ˈlæt̬.ə.tuːd/
UK /ˈlæt̬.ə.tuːd/
1.
纬度
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator, or north or south of the equator of a celestial object, usually expressed in degrees and minutes
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The city is located at 34 degrees north latitude.
该城市位于北纬34度。
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Navigators use latitude and longitude to pinpoint locations.
航海家使用经纬度来确定位置。
2.
自由度, 回旋余地
scope for freedom of action or thought
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The manager gave his team a lot of latitude in how they approached the project.
经理给了他的团队很大的自由度来处理这个项目。
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Students are given considerable latitude in choosing their courses.
学生在选择课程方面有很大的自由度。