transcription, транскрипция: [ əˈpəudʒi: ]
n. 1 the point in a celestial body's orbit where it is furthest from the earth (opp. PERIGEE). 2 the most distant or highest point. øøapogean adj. [F apog÷e or mod.L apogaeum f. Gk apogeion away from earth (as APO-, ge earth)]