Dictionary entry
topographic point
/ˌtɔpəˈɡræfik pɔint/
noun
地形点，指地面上具有特定高程和位置的点，尤其在地形图上标出
a point on the Earth's surface identified by its elevation and location, especially one marked on a topographic map
常用于测绘、地理等领域
地形点
In use
The surveyor marked the topographic point on the map.
We reached a topographic point that offered a clear view of the valley below.
The GPS coordinates correspond to a specific topographic point in the region.
at a topographic point
用于指具体位置。
The surveyor recorded the coordinates at a topographic point.
测量员在地形点记录了坐标。
on a topographic point
强调图上的位置。
Contour lines intersect on each topographic point plotted on the map.
等高线在地图上标出的每个地形点上相交。
topographic point as a noun phrase
作主语或宾语时的用法。
Every topographic point in the dataset must be verified.
数据集中的每个地形点都必须经过验证。
Common mistakes
The elevation is measured in a topographic point.The elevation is measured at a topographic point.
地形点是具体位置，介词应使用 at 而不是 in。
There are many topographic point on the map.There are many topographic points on the map.
point 是可数名词，复数形式应加 -s。
Connections
Confusing words
- benchmark
- 水准点 · 指一个固定的、已知高程的参考点，而地形点可以是任何具有高程和位置的点，不一定是固定的参考点
- spot elevation
- 高程点 · 指地图上标出的具体高程数值点，而地形点更侧重于点的几何位置和地形特征
Learner notes
Grammar Note
可数名词，常与at, on连用
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.