lon·gi·tu·di·nal
adjective/ˌlɒŋɡɪˈtjuːdənl/, /ˌlɒndʒɪˈtjuːdənl/
/ˌlɑːndʒəˈtuːdənl/
(specialist)- going downwards rather than across
纵的；纵向的 - The plant's stem is marked with thin, green, longitudinal stripes.
这种植物的茎上长有绿色的细长纵向条纹。
- The plant's stem is marked with thin, green, longitudinal stripes.
- relating to the development of something over a period of time
纵观的；纵向的 - a longitudinal study of ageing
对衰老问题的纵向研究
- a longitudinal study of ageing
- connected with longitude
经度的 - the town’s longitudinal position
这座城镇的经度位置
- the town’s longitudinal position