latitude
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/ˈlætɪtuːd/
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/ˈlætɪtjuːd/
How far north or south a place is from the equator, measured in degrees
The city's latitude is 40 degrees north of the equator.
该城市的纬度是北纬40度。
An area of the world at a certain distance from the equator
These plants grow best in northern latitude regions.
这些植物在北方纬度地区生长得最好。
Freedom to make your own choices
Teachers have some latitude in how they teach their classes.
教师在如何授课方面有一定的自由度。