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trade wind

/ˈtreɪd wɪnd/

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/ˈtreɪd wɪnd/C1formalscientific
  • ruУстойчивый, постоянный ветер, дующий от субтропических поясов высокого давления к экваториальной зоне низкого давления, исторически использовавшийся парусными судами для торговых маршрутов.

A consistent, steady wind that blows from the subtropical high-pressure belts toward the equatorial low-pressure zone, historically used by sailing ships for trade routes.

  1. Persistent wind patternB2formal

    A steady wind blowing from east to west in tropical regions, used historically for sailing routes.

    ruУстойчивый ветер

    • The trade winds helped early explorers cross the Atlantic Ocean.
    • Sailors relied on the trade winds for their long voyages.
    • The trade winds are caused by the Earth's rotation and atmospheric pressure.