theodolite的词源

英文词源

theodolite (n.)

surveying instrument, 1570s, of unknown origin (see OED for discussion). "The word has a Gr[eek] semblance, but no obvious Gr[eek] basis" [Century Dictionary].

中文词源

theodolite：经纬仪

来自拉丁语 theodolitus,经纬仪，可能来自希腊语 theaomai,看，观察，词源同 theory,theater.

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