"declination" 怎么发音
word
ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən
dek-li-NAY-shun
dɪklɪnˈeɪʃən
dik-li-NAY-shun
释义
'Declination' refers to the angle or distance of something away from a reference point, especially in astronomy (how far a star is from the celestial equator). It can also mean a polite or formal refusal.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən
英式英语
dɪklɪnˈeɪʃən
简化发音
美式
dek-li-NAY-shun
英式
dik-li-NAY-shun
语境中听
The star's declination is measured in degrees.
His declination of the offer was very polite.
We studied the Moon's declination in science class.
The letter was a formal declination of the invitation.