transit level
复数形式
transit levels
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转镜水准仪, 带望远镜的水平仪
a surveying instrument that combines a telescope with a spirit level, used for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, as well as distances, in surveying and construction projects
A transit level is a type of optical instrument used to measure horizontal and vertical angles with high precision. It consists of a telescope mounted on a tripod that can rotate horizontally and vertically. The instrument uses a spirit level to ensure the telescope is aligned properly, allowing the user to accurately measure and transfer levels over long distances. Transit levels are commonly used in construction, surveying, and engineering for tasks like establishing grades, measuring elevations, and mapping land. They offer greater accuracy than simpler levels and are ideal for large-scale projects.
- The surveyor used a transit level to measure the elevation of the land before starting the construction project.
测量员在开始建设项目之前使用经纬仪测量土地的标高。
- To ensure the foundation was perfectly level, the builder relied on a transit level for accurate measurements.
为了确保地基完全水平，建造者依靠转镜水准仪进行精确测量。
- Using a transit level, the construction team set the correct grade for the drainage system.
使用水准仪，施工团队为排水系统设置了正确的坡度。
- The architect used a transit level to ensure the alignment of the columns in the large building project.
建筑师使用经纬仪来确保大型建筑项目中柱子的对齐。