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-derivedsub- (below, near) + tropic = 'near the tropic.' A less common variant of subtropical / subtropics.
Root trop still carries 11 more wordsCommon 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.