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subtropical

🇬🇧 UK/,sʌb'trɒpɪkəl/🇺🇸 US/sʌb'trɒpikl/
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Definitions

adj.

Relating to the regions between the tropics and the temperate zones

亚热带的

n.

A plant native to or characteristic of subtropical regions

亚热带植物

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
subunder, below
+
tropturn, change
+
icrelating to, having the nature of
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alrelating to, having the nature of
=subtropical

Common Collocations

  • 1.subtropical climate亚热带气候
  • 2.subtropical region亚热带地区
  • 3.subtropical forest亚热带森林
  • 4.subtropical storm亚热带风暴

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The subtropical climate of southern China supports a rich diversity of plant species.

  • 2.

    Subtropical storms can bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to coastal areas.

  • 3.

    The city's subtropical location makes it ideal for growing exotic fruits and vegetables.

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