longitude /ˈlɒndʒɪˌtjuːd/ CET6 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-VAR The longitude of a place is its distance to the west or east of a line passing through Greenwich, England. Compare . 经度

  例：

  He noted the latitude and longitude, then made a mark on the admiralty chart.

  他记下经度和纬度，然后在海图上作了标记。

• 2. 

  ADJ Longitude is also an adjective. 经度的

  例：

  A similar feature is found at 13 degrees north between 230 degrees and 250 degrees longitude.

  在北纬13度、经度230度到250度之间也发现了类似的特点。