Some examples of word usage: latus
1. The latus of the square is equal to the length of one of its sides.
这个正方形的边长等于它的边长。
2. The latus rectum of a parabola is a line segment perpendicular to the axis of symmetry.
抛物线的准焦距是垂直于对称轴的线段。
3. The latus of the triangle is the longest side.
这个三角形的斜边是最长的边。
4. The latus of the rectangle is twice the length of its width.
这个矩形的边长是宽度的两倍。
5. The latus of a circle is its diameter.
圆的直径即为其直径。
6. The latus of the rhombus is equal to half its diagonal.
这个菱形的边长等于其对角线的一半。