
tropic
英 /ˈtrɒpɪk/ 美 /ˈtrɑːpɪk/
- n. 回归线Either of two imaginary circles marking Earth's tropical boundaries.
- n. 热带地区The hot region between these circles, called the tropics.
Our guide pointed to the northern tropic on a globe.
导游指了指地球仪上的北回归线。
Communities in the tropics often depend on seasonal rainfall to sustain agriculture and maintain reliable freshwater supplies.
热带地区的社区往往依赖季节性降雨来维持农业生产和稳定的淡水供应。
搭配
Tropic of Cancer 北回归线Tropic of Capricorn 南回归线in the tropics 在热带地区
辨析提示
回归线用单数;热带地区固定用the tropics。
词族
tropical (adj.)、subtropical (adj.)
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