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longitudinal

/ˌlɑːndʒəˈtuːdənəl/ American
  • adj. 经度的, 纵向的
Definition
  • adj. relating to longitude, or lengthwise rather than across
Example
The scientists ran a longitudinal study tracking children for ten years.
科学家们进行了一项纵向研究,跟踪调查孩子们长达十年。