conterminous

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基本意思释义

adj.相接的; 连接的; 有共同边界的; 在共同边界内的

英英释义

Adjective

1. connecting without a break; within a common boundary;

\"the 48 conterminous states\"

\"the contiguous 48 states\"

2. having a common boundary or edge; touching;

\"abutting lots\"

\"adjoining rooms\"

\"Rhode Island has two bordering states; Massachusetts and Conncecticut\"

\"the side of Germany conterminous with France\"

\"Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho\"

\"neighboring cities\"

3. of equal extent or scope or duration