Ordnance Survey

短语

n. 全国地形测量；（英）陆地测量部

释义与例句

name
  1. 1.

    Originally the branch of government that produced maps for the military, now a civilian organisation that produces maps worldwide.

    地形测量局

  2. 2.

    Similar organisations in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

词源

So called because in earlier days the survey was carried out under the direction of the Master-general of the Ordnance.

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