triangulate
/traɪˈæŋgjʊlɪt/verb
1
- with obj. divide (an area) into triangles for surveying purposes把（待测地）分为三角形。
1.1
- measure and map (an area) by the use of triangles with a known base length and base angles（根据已知底边、底角而）用三角测量法测绘（待测地）。
1.2
- determine (a height, distance, or location) in this way用三角测量法测定（高度, 距离, 方位）。
2
- with obj. form into a triangle or triangles将…构成三角形：
the brackets triangulate the frame.
托架将框架构成三角形。
3
- no obj. chiefly US (in politics) position oneself in such a way as to appeal to or appease both left-wing and right-wing standpoints〈主美〉（政治用语）介于左翼与右翼之间; 两边不得罪, 左右逢源：
will the president decide to triangulate?
总统是否会决定脚踩两只船？
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