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atlas    音标拼音: ['ætləs]
n. 地图,地图集

地图,地图集

Atlas
n 1: (Greek mythology) a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear
the sky on his shoulders
2: a collection of maps in book form [synonym: {atlas}, {book of
maps}, {map collection}]
3: the 1st cervical vertebra [synonym: {atlas}, {atlas vertebra}]
4: a figure of a man used as a supporting column [synonym: {atlas},
{telamon}]

Atlas \At"las\, n. [Ar., smooth.]
A rich kind of satin manufactured in India. --Brande & C.
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Atlas \At"las\, n.; pl. {Atlases}. [L. Atlas, -antis, Gr. ?, ?,
one of the older family of gods, who bears up the pillars of
heaven; also Mt. Atlas, in W. Africa, regarded as the pillar
of heaven. It is from the root of tlh^nai to bear. See
{Tolerate}.]
1. One who sustains a great burden.
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2. (Anat.) The first vertebra of the neck, articulating
immediately with the skull, thus sustaining the globe of
the head, whence the name.
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3. A collection of maps in a volume;

Note: supposed to be so called from a picture of Atlas
supporting the world, prefixed to some collections.
This name is said to have been first used by Mercator,
the celebrated geographer, in the 16th century.
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4. A volume of plates illustrating any subject.
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5. A work in which subjects are exhibited in a tabular from
or arrangement; as, an historical atlas.
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6. A large, square folio, resembling a volume of maps; --
called also {atlas folio}.
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7. A drawing paper of large size. See under {Paper}, n.
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{Atlas powder}, see {Atlas powder} in the vocabulary; a
blasting compound containing nitroglycerin.
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97 Moby Thesaurus words for "atlas":
Lambert conformal projection, Mercator projection,
Miller projection, aeronautical chart, arcade, astronomical chart,
azimuthal equidistant projection, azimuthal projection, calendar,
cartographer, cartography, caryatid, casebook, catalog,
catalogue raisonne, celestial chart, celestial globe, chart,
chorographer, chorography, city directory, classified catalog,
climatic chart, colonnade, colonnette, column, concordance,
conic projection, contour line, contour map, cyclopedia,
cylindrical projection, diatesseron, dictionary catalog, directory,
encyclopedia, gazetteer, general reference map, globe,
gnomonic projection, graphic scale, grid line, hachure, harmony,
heliographic chart, hydrographic chart, index, isoline, latitude,
layer tint, legend, longitude, map, map maker, map projection,
mapper, meridian, parallel, peristyle, phone book,
photogrammetrist, photogrammetry, photomap, phototopography,
physical map, pier, pilaster, pillar, political map,
polyconic projection, polyglot, portico, post, projection,
record book, reference book, relief map, representative fraction,
road map, scale, sinusoidal projection, source book, special map,
studbook, telamon, telephone book, telephone directory,
terrain map, terrestrial globe, thematic map, topographer,
topographic chart, topography, transportation map, weather chart,
weather map, work of reference


96 Moby Thesaurus words for "Atlas":
Antaeus, Asp, Asroc, Atlas-Agena, Atlas-Centaur, Briareus,
Brobdingnagian, Bullpup, Cajun, Charles Atlas, Corporal, Corvus,
Crossbow, Cyclops, Dart, Deacon, Delta, Diamant, Dove, Falcon,
Firebee, Gargantua, Genie, Goliath, Hawk, Hercules, Holy Moses,
Hound Dog, Jupiter, Lacrosse, Lark, Loki, Loon, Mace, Matador,
Navaho, Nike, Nike Ajax, Orion, Pershing, Petrel, Polaris,
Polyphemus, Poseidon, Quail, Ram, Rascal, Redeye, Redstone,
Regulus I, SLAM, Samson, Saturn, Scout, Sentinel, Sergeant,
Shillelagh, Sidewinder, Skybolt, Snark, Spaerobee, Sparrow, Subroc,
Super Talos, Superman, Talos, Tartar, Tarzan, Telamon, Terrier,
Thor, Thor Able Star, Thor-Agena, Thor-Delta, Tiny Tim, Titan, V-2,
Viking, WAC-Corporal, Wagtail, Zuni, bully, bullyboy, colossus,
giant, gorilla, muscle man, powerhouse, stalwart, strong man,
strong-arm man, the mighty, the strong, tough, tough guy,
tower of strength


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  • Atlas (mythology) - Wikipedia
    In Greek mythology, Atlas ( ˈætləs ; Ancient Greek: Ἄτλας, romanized: Átlas) is a Titan condemned to hold up the heavens or sky for eternity after the Titanomachy Atlas also plays a role in the myths of two of the greatest Greek heroes: Heracles (Hercules in Roman mythology) and Perseus
  • atlas - National Geographic Society
    The mythological creature Atlas is often associated, and pictured, on atlases Atlas was a giant (called a Titan) who was forced to carry the Earth and the heavens (usually pictured as a sphere) on his back
  • World Map World Atlas Atlas of the World Including Geography Facts . . .
    Well-researched and entertaining content on geography (including world maps), science, current events, and more
  • Atlas | Geography, Cartography, Navigation | Britannica
    atlas, a collection of maps or charts, usually bound together The name derives from a custom—initiated by Gerardus Mercator in the 16th century—of using the figure of the Titan Atlas, holding the globe on his shoulders, as a frontispiece for books of maps
  • World Atlas - GIS Geography
    Explore the world atlas with political, satellite, and physical maps
  • Atlas of the World - - Oxford University Press
    The only world atlas updated annually, Oxford's Atlas of the World is the most authoritative atlas on the market Full of crisp, clear cartography of urban areas and natural landscapes around the globe, the Atlas contains maps of cities and regions at carefully selected scales that give a striking view of the Earth's surface
  • ATLAS Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    In the 16th century, the Flemish mapmaker Gerardus Mercator published a collection of maps On the title page he showed a picture of Atlas supporting his burden Mercator gave the book the title Atlas Later collections of maps included similar pictures of Atlas, and came to be called atlases
  • VW Atlas Hits 1 Million Units in the US as New Model Nears
    Volkswagen has built one million Atlas SUVs in the US, marking a steady rise for a model that’s become central to the brand’s American lineup
  • WORLD ATLAS 2. 0
    With over 15 million data points spanning 100 categories, find a dataset that interests you and analyse it using a suite of interactive charts All data is fully sourced and available for download It's designed to be easy to use and fun to learn
  • What Is an Atlas? History and Uses - ThoughtCo
    An atlas is a book of maps that shows geography and data of different places Atlases have a long history, starting with early maps and evolving through famous cartographers' works There are different types of atlases today, including travel, reference, and interactive digital versions





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