perpendicular
Significado: At an angle of ninety degrees to a given line, plane, or surface, or standing vertically upright.
Perpendicular is both a mathematical term and an everyday descriptive word. In geometry, perpendicular lines or planes meet at right angles. In architecture, Perpendicular Gothic is the final phase of English Gothic architecture (c. 1350–1520), characterised by strong vertical lines and elaborate fan vaulting — seen in King's College Chapel, Cambridge. In general usage, 'perpendicular' simply means upright or vertical. It is more formal than 'at right angles' in everyday speech.
Ejemplos
- The surveyor confirmed that the new wall was exactly perpendicular to the existing boundary line. 测量师确认新墙与现有边界线完全垂直。El topógrafo confirmó que el nuevo muro era exactamente perpendicular a la línea de demarcación existente.測量士は新しい壁が既存の境界線に対して正確に垂直であることを確認した。측량사는 새 벽이 기존 경계선에 대해 정확히 수직임을 확인했다.
- King's College Chapel in Cambridge is one of the finest examples of the Perpendicular Gothic style, with its soaring fan-vaulted ceiling. 剑桥国王学院礼拜堂是垂直哥特式风格最精美的范例之一,拥有高耸的扇形拱顶天花板。La capilla del King's College de Cambridge es uno de los mejores ejemplos del estilo Gótico Perpendicular, con su soberbia bóveda de abanico.ケンブリッジのキングズ・カレッジ・チャペルは、そびえ立つファン・ヴォールト天井を持つ垂直式ゴシック様式の最も優れた例の一つである。케임브리지의 킹스 칼리지 채플은 높이 솟은 부채꼴 볼트 천장을 갖춘 수직 양식 고딕 건축의 가장 뛰어난 예 중 하나이다.
- The cliff face rose almost perpendicular from the beach, making direct ascent impossible without specialist climbing equipment. 悬崖面几乎垂直地从海滩上升,没有专业攀岩设备无法直接攀登。La pared del acantilado se alzaba casi perpendicular desde la playa, haciendo imposible el ascenso directo sin equipo de escalada especializado.崖面は海岸からほぼ垂直にそそり立ち、専門的な登攀用具なしには直登は不可能であった。절벽면은 해변에서 거의 수직으로 솟아올라 전문 등반 장비 없이는 직등이 불가능했다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: scientific, academic, general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin perpendicularis (vertical, as a plumb line), from perpendiculum (plumb line), combining per- (through) and pendere (to hang). Entered English in the 15th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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