"to cut across," 1630s, from Latin trans- "across" (see trans-) + sectus, past participle of secare "to cut" (see section (n.)). Related: Transected; transecting.
实用例句
1. Along this transect the rise in elevation is gradual.
沿着这条植被带海拔上升舒缓.
来自辞典例句
2. It is for a discussion of area determination by transect sampling.
这是有关截距抽样估测面积的讨论.
来自辞典例句
3. The belt transect under the hill belongs to the research institute.
