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rhumb line

/ˈrʌm laɪn/

翻译: 在地球表面上与所有经线以相同角度相交的线,用于导航中在航图上按恒定方向绘制航线。

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/ˈrʌm laɪn/C1formaltechnical
  • zh在地球表面上与所有经线以相同角度相交的线,用于导航中在航图上按恒定方向绘制航线。

A rhumb line is a path on the Earth's surface that crosses all meridians at the same angle, used primarily in navigation for plotting a constant bearing course on a map or chart.

  1. Navigation pathC2formal

    A line on the Earth's surface that crosses all meridians at the same angle, used in navigation for constant bearing.

    zh等角航线

    • The captain plotted a rhumb line course from Lisbon to New York.
    • Rhumb lines are easier to follow than great circles for long voyages.
    • Navigators use rhumb lines to maintain a steady compass heading.