English Dictionary

triangulate

/tɹaɪˈæŋɡjəleɪt/

verb

to locate by means of triangulation / to pit two others against each other in order to achieve a desired outcome or to gain an advantage; to "play both ends against the middle"

Scientists use GPS technology to triangulate the position of the satellite.

意味（1）

to locate by means of triangulation

I'll give you a check now, I said abruptly, and saw Selina's green eyes triangulate angrily on my face.

意味（2）

to pit two others against each other in order to achieve a desired outcome or to gain an advantage; to "play both ends against the middle"

Cruz, meanwhile, could wind up in the hot seat as he tries to triangulate between his disagreement with Trump’s position and his clear unwillingness to openly attack.