Equator
[ ɪ'kwetɚ ]
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n. 赤道;（平分球形物体的面的）圆;（任何）大圆;
💡 词根助记
equ相等，平均+ator表示物→平分地球的→赤道
📝 例句
Terrestrial latitude is measured in degrees north or south from the equator.
地球纬度是从赤道向南或向北以度数来表示。
The African continent spans the equator.
非洲大陆横跨赤道。
Our spinning planet is heated strongly at the equator, feebly at the poles.
我们这个旋转着的行星在赤道处受热很强烈，而在两极很微弱。
The equator engirds the earth.
赤道环绕地球。
Many rivers carry silt toward the equator.
许多河流带着泥沙流向赤道。
🌱 联想助记
【记】equate-使相等,or-表“物”:赤道把地球分为相等的两部分
🔤 词根
-equ-表示“均等”
📖 牛津释义
equator
n
imaginary line (or one drawn on a map, etc) around the earth at an equal distance from the North and South Poles 赤道
It is very hot near the equator. 赤道附近非常热. =>illus at globe 见globe之插图.
🎯 考研助记
equat(=equal平等)+or(东西):把地球平分的东西- 赤道
🔁 扩展释义
*[i'kweitә]n. 赤道【医】 赤道, 中纬线
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We're in the country.
我们在乡村。
Don't put off till tomorrow what should be done today.
今日事，今日毕。
In despair, I asked her whether she was enjoying her dinner.
失望之中我问她饭是否吃得满意。