latitude

• 名词，指地球表面某点相对于赤道的南北角距离，以度为单位；也可泛指纬度地区或（引申义）自由度、活动余地。

A noun referring to the angular distance of a point on the Earth's surface north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.

1. Geographic coordinateB1formal

   The angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator, measured in degrees.

   纬度

   • The city is located at a latitude of 40 degrees north.
   • Latitude lines run parallel to the equator.
   • The ship's captain calculated the latitude using a sextant.

2. Freedom of actionB2formal

   Freedom from restrictions; scope for choice or action.

   行动自由

   • The manager gave her considerable latitude in making decisions.
   • Students have some latitude in choosing their research topics.
   • The contract allows for latitude in interpreting the terms.

   同义词discretionelbow roomflexibilityfree handfreedomleewaylibertyplayroomscope

   反义词constraintlimitationrestraintrestriction