tropic
🇬🇧 UK/'trɒpɪk/🇺🇸 US/'trɒpik/
IELTSB2
Definitions
n.
Either of the two lines of latitude (23°26′ N or S) marking the farthest points where the sun can be directly overhead
回归线
adj.
Of or relating to the tropics; tropical
热带的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.Tropic of Cancer北回归线
- 2.Tropic of Capricorn南回归线
- 3.tropical climate热带气候
- 4.[within the tropics]在热带地区内
Example Sentences
- 1.
The Tropic of Cancer lies north of the equator.
- 2.
The Tropic of Cancer passes through Mexico, the Sahara, and southern China.
- 3.
Temperatures near the tropics remain consistently high throughout the year.