latitude
noun uk/ˈlæt.ɪ.tʃuːd/ us/ˈlæt̬.ə.tuːd/
(POSITION)
[ C or U ] (written abbreviation lat.)纬度
the position north or south of the equator measured from 0° to 90°
Compare: longitude
latitudes [ plural ] 纬度区域
an area near to a particular latitude
At these latitudes the sun does not rise at all on winter days. 处于这些纬度的地区冬天根本就见不到太阳。
Many species are migrating to higher latitudes because of climate change.
Meteorologists are studying how the polar atmosphere differs from the middle latitudes.
As more ice melts in northern latitudes, more fresh water enters the system.
The northern lights are visible in far northern latitudes.
(FREEDOM)
[ U ] formal（言行或思维上的）自由
freedom to behave, act, or think in the way you want to
Courts can show a considerable degree of latitude when it comes to applying the law. 法庭在依法量刑断案方面有较大的自由度。