equatorial

• 与赤道有关的，或位于赤道附近的。赤道是环绕地球中部的一条假想线。

Relating to or situated near the equator, the imaginary line around the middle of the Earth.

1. B2formal

   Of or relating to the equator, the imaginary line around the middle of the Earth.

   赤道的

   • The equatorial region experiences a hot and humid climate.
   • Equatorial forests are known for their biodiversity.
   • The ship crossed the equatorial line at noon.

   同义词equinoctialtropical

   反义词antarcticarcticpolar

2. Characteristic of equatorial regionsB2formal

   Relating to the climatic or environmental conditions found near the geographical equator.

   赤道地区的

   • Equatorial rainforests are known for their high biodiversity.
   • The equatorial climate is typically hot and humid.
   • Many equatorial countries have distinct wet and dry seasons.

   同义词equinoctialtorridtropical

   反义词arcticpolartemperate

3. Located near the equatorB2formal

   Situated at or near the geographic equator.

   赤道的

   • Equatorial Africa is home to vast tropical forests.
   • The equatorial Pacific Ocean is a key area for studying El Niño.
   • Equatorial regions receive nearly direct sunlight throughout the year.

   同义词equinoctialtropictropical

   反义词polar

• 指赤道仪，一种望远镜的赤道式安装装置，具有两个互相垂直的旋转轴：一根与地球自转轴平行，另一根与其成直角。

A noun referring to a type of telescope mounting that has two axes of motion: one parallel to the Earth's axis and the other at a right angle to it.

1. Equatorial mount telescopeC1formaltechnical

   A telescope designed with a mounting system that has two axes: one aligned parallel to Earth's axis of rotation and the other perpendicular to it, enabling convenient tracking of celestial objects.

   赤道仪望远镜

   • The astronomer aligned the equatorial carefully before the observation.
   • An equatorial is essential for long-exposure astrophotography.
   • He purchased a new equatorial with a motorized drive for automatic tracking.