equator
n
imaginary line (or one drawn on a map, etc) around the earth at an equal distance from the North and South Poles 赤道
It is very hot near the equator. 赤道附近非常热. =>illus at globe 见globe之插图.
🎯 考研助记
equat(=equal平等)+or(东西):把地球平分的东西- 赤道
🔁 扩展释义
*[i'kweitә]n. 赤道【医】 赤道, 中纬线
🌿 同词根单词
equaladj. 相等的,平等的;平稳的;势均力敌的;胜任的;
vt. 等于;比得上;使相等;同样看待;
n. 同样的人;相等的数量;能与之比拟的东西;(地位、实力等)相同的人;
vi. 相等,相平(与out连用);
As a great many people will be visiting the country, the government will be building new hotels, an immense stadium, and a new Olympic-standard swimming pool.