ordinate

• 在笛卡尔坐标系中表示垂直轴上坐标值的名词。

A noun referring to the value of a coordinate on the vertical axis in a Cartesian coordinate system.

1. Vertical coordinate valueB2formal

   The value of a coordinate on the vertical (y) axis in a Cartesian coordinate system.

   纵坐标

   • The ordinate of the point (3, 5) is 5.
   • In the graph, the ordinate represents the temperature.
   • Plot the ordinate values on the y-axis.

   反义词abscissa

• 一个过时动词，意为排列、整理或按正确顺序安排；也可指协调或调节。

An archaic verb meaning to arrange, order, or set in proper sequence; to coordinate or regulate.

1. Appoint to a clerical postC1formal

   To formally appoint someone to a position in the clergy, such as a priest or minister.

   授予圣职

   • The bishop ordained three new priests at the ceremony.
   • He was ordained as a deacon last year.
   • The church ordains ministers after years of study.

   同义词consecrateinstallinvestordain

2. Arrange or coordinateC2formal

   To bring components or parts into proper or desirable coordination or correlation.

   协调

   • The project manager worked to ordinate the efforts of all teams.
   • She helped ordinate the various departments for the event.
   • The system was designed to ordinate data from multiple sources.

   同义词arrangecoordinatecorrelateharmonizeorderorganizesystematize

   反义词disarrangedisorderdisorganize