perpendicular
英 /ˌpɜːpənˈdɪkjələ/ 美 /ˌpɝːpənˈdɪkjələr/
- adj. 垂直的；成直角的Meeting another line or surface at a right angle
- adj. 直立的；陡直的Rising straight up rather than sloping
- n. 垂线A line forming a right angle with another
Keep the drill perpendicular to the wooden board.
让电钻与木板保持垂直。
The proposed cycle path runs perpendicular to the main road, creating a crossing that requires careful safety planning.
拟建自行车道与主干道垂直相交，形成的交叉口需要周密的安全规划。
搭配
perpendicular to 与……垂直perpendicular lines 互相垂直的线a perpendicular cliff 陡直的悬崖
辨析提示
表示与某物垂直用perpendicular to，不用with。
词族
perpendicularly (adv.)、perpendicularity (n.)
反义 parallel
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