legitimate path; lawful organization; lunar orbit
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legitimate path; legal means
informalPrimarily used in contrast to "黑道" (underworld/illegal path). Implies lawful, above-board methods.
He has tried both legal and illegal ways in business, but ultimately finds the legitimate path more secure.
Taking the legal route, though slower, carries less risk.
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This movie tells the story of how the protagonist struggles between the criminal and legal worlds.
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lawful organization; government establishment
informalRefers to government, legal institutions, or any official establishment, as opposed to "黑道" (underworld organizations).
He claims to have friends in both lawful organizations and the underworld, so he can get anything done.
The underground forces in this district are very complex, but the lawful authorities have begun an investigation.
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lunar orbit; moon's path
technicalA technical term in astronomy, specifically the orbit of the Moon around Earth. Can be contrasted with "黄道" (ecliptic, the Sun's apparent path).
In ancient astronomy, the intersection of the lunar orbit and the ecliptic is called the "node."
When planning trajectories, spacecraft need to precisely calculate the parameters of the lunar orbit.