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perpendicular

/ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/ American
  • adj. 垂直的, 陡峭的
  • n. 垂直线, 直立姿势
Definition
  • adj. at an exact right angle to a line or surface, or very steep
  • n. a line or position at an exact right angle to another, or an upright posture
Example
The two roads meet at a perpendicular angle downtown.
市中心的两条路以垂直的角度相交。