[with obj.]divide (an area) into triangles for surveying purposes
把(待测地)分为三角形。
measure and map (an area) by the use of triangles with a known base length and base angles
(根据已知底边、底角而)用三角测量法测绘(待测地)。
determine (a height, distance, or location) in this way
用三角测量法测定(高度,距离,方位)。
[with obj.]form into a triangle or triangles
将…构成三角形
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the brackets triangulate the frame. 托架将框架构成三角形。
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〈主美〉(政治用语)介于左翼与右翼之间;两边不得罪,左右逢源
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will the president decide to triangulate? 总统是否会决定脚踩两只船?
"mid 19th cent.: from Latin