coordinate
co-ordinate, n
1 (often 常作 coordinate) either of two numbers or letters used to fix the position of a point on a graph or map 坐標
the x and y coordinates on a graph 圖表上的x和y坐標
coordinates of latitude and longitude 經緯度
[attrib 作定語]
co-ordinate geometry, ie geometry using co-ordinates 解析幾何. =>illus at map 見map.
2 co-ordinates [pl]
matched items of women's clothing (女子的)配套衣物. coordinate
co-ordinate, v [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth (with sth) cause (different parts, limbs, etc) to function together efficiently 使(各部分、 肢體等)協調, 協同動作
co-ordinate one's movements when swimming 游泳時協調動作
We must co-ordinate our efforts (ie work together) to help the flood victims. 我們應該同心協力以援助遭水災的災民.
The plan was not (ie Its parts were not) very well co-ordinated. 這計劃的各部分配合得不夠好.