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subtropic

UK/'sʌb'trɒpɪk/US
C2

Definitions

adj.

Of or relating to the subtropics; subtropical.

亚热带的。

n.

A subtropical region.

亚热带地区。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
sub-under, below
+
tropturn, change
+
-icrelating to, having the nature of
=subtropic

sub- (below, near) + tropic = 'near the tropic.' A less common variant of subtropical / subtropics.

Root trop still carries 11 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.subtropic region亚热带地区
  • 2.subtropic climate亚热带气候
  • 3.subtropic zone亚热带地带

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The map shades the subtropic zone in pale green.

  • 2.

    Much of the country lies in a subtropic belt.

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