| 单词 | meridian |
| 释义 | meridian n. & adj. --n 1. a circle passing through the celestial poles and zenith of any place on the earth's surface. 2. a a circle of constant longitude, passing through a given place and the terrestrial poles. b the corresponding line on a map. 3. archaic the point at which a sun or star attains its highest altitude. 4. prime; full splendour. --adj 1. of noon. 2. of the period of greatest splendour, vigour, etc. Etymology: ME f. OF meridien or L meridianus (adj.) f. meridies midday f. medius middle + dies day |
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