meridian

英 [məˈrɪdiən]

美 [məˈrɪdiən]

n.  子午线; 经线

复数：meridians　

TOEFL

BNC.22028 / COCA.22120

牛津词典

noun

• 子午线；经线
  one of the lines that is drawn from the North Pole to the South Pole on a map of the world

柯林斯词典

• 子午线;经线
  Ameridianis an imaginary line from the North Pole to the South Pole. Meridians are drawn on maps to help you describe the position of a place.

双语例句

• Mainly through the meridian therapy and yoga positions to achieve treatment and prevention of disease.
  主要是通过瑜伽体位和经络疗法来达到治疗及预防疾病的目的。
• Every place on the same meridian has the same longitude.
  同一经线上的地方其经度相同。
• Conclusion: Using the acupuncture on the kidney meridian of foot-shaoyin acupoints to treat constipation is a good method.
  结论：针刺足少阴肾经是治疗便秘的良好方法。
• Objective: The essence of the meridian.
  目的：经络的本质。
• ObjectiveTo observe and compare regulative effects of the Pericardium Meridian and the Stomach Meridian on functions of heart and stomach.
  目的：观察和比较心包经和胃经对胃和心脏机能的调节。
• Finally it gives the method to solve the equation of orbital curve intersecting meridian at fixed angle.
  最后给出了与子午线交定角的轨线方程的解法。
• Meridian Design is also working with several partners on a solar-powered version of its AquaStar purifier.
  Meridian设计公司也和一些合作伙伴共同研制旗下水之星净化器的太阳能版本。
• He said: I just crossed the Prime Meridian and reached the Western Hemisphere!
  他说：我刚才已经横跨了东半球和西半球，关系很好。
• Yes this is the* is the prime meridian if you like.
  是的，这就是本初子午线，它把地球分为东半球和西半球。
• The Outer Court covers a large space between the Meridian Gate and the Gate of Heavenly purity.
  外殿包括了从午门到乾清门之间的大片空地。