ecliptic / ɪˈklɪp tɪk /

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ecliptic2 个定义

n. 名词 noun
  1. Astronomy. the great circle formed by the intersection of the plane of the earth's orbit with the celestial sphere; the apparent annual path of the sun in the heavens.an analogous great circle on a terrestrial globe.
  2. Astrology. the great circle of the ecliptic, along which are located the 12 houses and signs of the zodiac.
adj. 形容词 adjective

Also e·clip·ti·cal.

  1. pertaining to an eclipse.
  2. pertaining to the ecliptic.

ecliptic 近义词

ecliptic

等同于 gyre

ecliptic

等同于 circle

更多ecliptic例句

  1. The inclination of the plane of the satellites to the ecliptic is 98°, and the planet ascends almost in the plane of the ecliptic.
  2. Each station was assigned a uniform length of 13° 20' on the ecliptic, and a denomination, generally derived from mythology.
  3. How many days will be required for it to move completely around the ecliptic from vernal equinox back to vernal equinox again?
  4. If the obliquity of the ecliptic were made 10 greater, what would be the effect upon the seasons in the temperate zones?
  5. The purpose of the signs of the zodiac is to show the position of the sun in the ecliptic at different times.