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nadir    音标拼音: [n'edɚ]
n. 天底,最底点,最低点

天底,最底点,最低点

nadir
n 1: an extreme state of adversity; the lowest point of anything
[synonym: {nadir}, {low-water mark}]
2: the point below the observer that is directly opposite the
zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies
appear to be projected [ant: {zenith}]

Nadir \Na"dir\ (n[=a]"d[~e]r), n. [F., Sp., & It. nadir; all fr.
Ar. naz[imac]ru's samt nadir, prop., the point opposite the
zenith (as samt), in which naz[imac]r means alike,
corresponding to. Cf. {Azimuth}, {Zenith}.]
1. That point of the heavens, or lower hemisphere, directly
opposite the zenith; the inferior pole of the horizon; the
point of the celestial sphere directly under the place
where we stand.
[1913 Webster]

2. The lowest point; the time of greatest depression.
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The seventh century is the nadir of the human mind
in Europe. --Hallam.
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{Nadir of the sun} (Astron.), the axis of the conical shadow
projected by the earth. --Crabb.
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  • Nadir - Wikipedia
    Specifically, in astronomy, geophysics and related sciences (such as meteorology), the nadir at a given point is the local vertical direction pointing in the direction of the force of gravity at that location
  • NADIR Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The source of nadir is naḍhīr, meaning "opposite"—the opposite, that is, of the zenith, the highest point of the celestial sphere which is positioned vertically above the observer (The word zenith itself is a modification of another Arabic word that means "the way over one's head ")
  • NADIR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
    NADIR definition: 1 the worst moment, or the moment of least hope and least achievement: 2 the point at which… Learn more
  • Nadir - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com
    In fact, nadir is derived from the Arabic nazir, which means “opposite to ” It is still used in astronomy to indicate the part of the celestial sphere located directly below an observer, but also more generally to describe the worst point of someone’s life or career
  • NADIR Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
    Nadir definition: the point on the celestial sphere directly beneath a given position or observer and diametrically opposite the zenith See examples of NADIR used in a sentence
  • Nadir - definition of nadir by The Free Dictionary
    zenith, nadir - Zenith derived from Arabic samt ar-ras, "the way or road above one's head"; zenith technically is the point directly above the observer and nadir is the point directly below
  • nadir | The Explain
    Nadir is a fascinating word that refers to the lowest point of something, often used metaphorically to describe a situation, mood, or performance It's the opposite of "zenith," which means the highest point
  • NADIR - Meaning Translations | Collins English Dictionary
    Master the word "NADIR" in English: definitions, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one complete resource
  • What Does Nadir Mean in English? A Fun Guide to Its Meaning and Usage
    What Does Nadir Mean in English? The Short Answer Simply put, “nadir” means the lowest point of something — like the absolute bottom Imagine your mood after a brutal Monday morning or that moment when your WiFi dies right as you’re submitting an important assignment; yeah, that’s your “nadir ”
  • Nadir | Definition Astronomy | Britannica
    Nadir is a term used in astronomy for the point in the heavens exactly opposite to the zenith, the zenith and nadir being the two poles of the horizon That is, the zenith is directly overhead, the nadir directly underfoot





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