lon

IPA/lˈɒn/
KK[lˈɑn]IPA/lˈɑːn/

lon — 縮寫

1. a written abbreviation for 'longitude' — how far east or west a place lies from

1.縮寫B1
釋義

經度

經度的縮寫

a written abbreviation for 'longitude' — how far east or west a place lies from the prime meridian, used in coordinates and on maps.

例句

Hana copied the lon and lat coordinates onto the map.

Hana 在地圖上抄下了經度和緯度座標。

paired use: lon and lat

The sailing instructor told Salma to check the lon reading at noon.

帆船教練告訴 Salma 中午要檢查經度讀數。

collocation: lon reading

用法筆記

Often placed before a number with a direction letter (E or W), e.g. lon 121°E. Commonly paired with lat for latitude in coordinate pairs.

常見錯誤

The lon of Taipei is 25°N.
The lon of Taipei is 121°E.
💡N and S mark latitude, not longitude. Lon always refers to east/west position and is followed by E or W.