Mercator

发音

UK /məˈkeɪ.tə/
UK /mɜːˈkeɪ.tə/
US /mɜɹˈkeɪ.tɜɹ/

词形变化

Mercators 复数 Mercators

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    An orthomorphic map projection, in which meridians appear at right-angles to the equator, and lines of latitude are horizontal lines whose distance from each other increases with distance from the equator.

    定语

    we have determined to go by way of Lisbon […] , if so be that Capt. Kidd our gallant or rather gallows commander understands plain sailing and Mercator, and takes us on our voyage all according to the Chart.

词源

From Gerardus Mercator, Latinized name of Gerard de Cremer (1512–1594), Flemish cartographer and mathematician, from Latin mercātor (“merchant”).

来源：wiktionary