lon.gi.tu.di.nal
adj.(形容词)
Of or relating to longitude or length:经度的:经线或长度的或与之相关的:例句:a longitudinal reckoning by the navigator; made longitudinal measurements of the hull.领航员进行经度计算;计算船身长度
Concerned with the development of persons or groups over time:与人或团体经过一段时间的发展有关的:例句:a longitudinal study of twins.对双胞胎的跟踪研究
Placed or running lengthwise:纵向放置的或纵行的:例句:longitudinal stripes.纵向的条纹
【引伸】
lon.gitu.dinally
adv.(副词)