altimeter

名词 n.
/ælˈtɪm.ɪ.tɚ/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. An apparatus for measuring altitude.
    — For that reason, if you do any mountain climbing, allow a generous margin of error of extra altitude—not only for possible altimeter error, but also for downdrafts that are particularly prevalent if high winds are encountered.

词形变化

altimeters plural altimetre alternative,nonstandard

词源

Coined based on Latin altus (“high”) + -meter.
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