| 释义 |
horizon/həˈraiz(ə)n/n. 1a the line at which the earth and sky appear to meet 地平线 b (in full 全称 apparent or sensible or visible horizon) the line at which the earth and sky would appear to meet but for irregularities and obstructions; a circle where the earth's surface touches a cone whose vertex is at the observer's eye 视地平 c (in full 全称 celestial or rational or true horizon) a great circle of the celestial sphere, the plane of which passes through the centre of the earth and is parallel to that of the apparent horizon of a place 天球地平圈 2 limit of mental perception, experience, interest, etc. (思想、经历、兴趣等的)范围；眼界；见识 3 a geological stratum or set of strata, or layer of soil, with particular characteristics 地层，层位 4 Archaeol. the level at which a particular set of remains is found 【考古】地层 □ on the horizon (of an event) just imminent or becoming apparent (事件)即将来临的 [Middle English via Old French orizon(te) and Late Latin horizon -ontis from Greek horizōn (kuklos) ‘limiting (circle) ’] |