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
Caleb wrote lon 121°E on the whiteboard during geography class.
Caleb 在地理課的白板上寫下東經 121 度。
Each ship's log recorded the lon position twice a day.
每艘船的航行日誌每天記錄兩次經度位置。
Padma entered the lon value into her phone before hiking the trail.
Padma 在健行前把手機的經度數值輸入好。
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.