latitude
/ˈlætɪtju:d; ?@ -tu:d; `lætəˌtud/ n
1 (abbr 缩写 lat) [U]
distance of a place north or south of the equator, measured in degrees 纬度. =>illus at globe见globe插图. Cf 参看 longitude.
2 latitudes [pl]
region, esp with reference to climate 纬度地区（尤指与气候有关者）
high/low latitudes, ie regions far from/near to the equator 高[低]纬度地区（指离赤道远近而言）.
3 [U] freedom to behave and hold opinions without restriction （行动、 意见的）自由
They allow their children too much latitude, in my view; they should be stricter. 我认为他们太纵容孩子了, 他们应当严厉一些.