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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-derived
tropturn, change
+
icrelating to, having the nature of
=tropic

Common 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.

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