vertical

• 表示某物呈竖直方向、与水平面垂直，或指向正上或正下方。

Describes something that is positioned upright, pointing straight up or down, or at a right angle to the horizon.

1. Upright positionA2formal

   Positioned or directed straight up and down; perpendicular to the horizon.

   垂直的

   • The wall must be perfectly vertical.
   • She drew a vertical line down the center of the page.
   • The elevator moves in a vertical direction.

   同义词erectperpendicularplumbstandinguprightupstanding

   反义词horizontal

2. Business structureB2formalbusiness

   Relating to a hierarchical structure or chain of command in an organization.

   垂直结构

   • The company has a vertical management structure.
   • Vertical integration allows the firm to control its supply chain.
   • They implemented a vertical marketing strategy.

   同义词linetop-down

• 指与水平面或地平线垂直的线、方向或位置；竖直、直立的状态。

A noun referring to a line, direction, or position that is perpendicular to the horizon or level surface; upright.

不可数

1. Vertical line or positionB1formal

   A line, direction, or position that is perpendicular to the horizon; upright.

   垂直线

   • Draw a vertical through the center of the circle.
   • The vertical of the building aligns perfectly with the street.
   • In geometry, a vertical is often used as a reference line.

   同义词perpendicularplumbupright

   反义词horizontal

2. Vertical structure or elementB2formal

   A structural element that stands upright, such as a column or support.

   竖向构件

   • The architect designed the verticals to support the roof.
   • Each vertical in the framework must be securely anchored.
   • The verticals of the bridge were made of reinforced steel.

   同义词columnpillarpoststanchionupright