geodesic

adj.测地学的,测地线的,测量的n.测地线

测地线；大地线；地球之上，沿着最短曲线的路径。

名词

1. The shortest distance between two points on a curved surface is called the geodesic.
在曲面上，两点之间的最短距离被称为测地线。

2. Architects often use geodesic structures for their impressive strength and efficiency.
建筑师常常使用测地线结构，因为其强度和效率令人印象深刻。