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alpine glacier

/ˈælpaɪn ˈɡleɪsiər/

翻译: 高山冰川,指形成于高山谷地、通常由冰斗或雪原流出并被周围山脊所限制的冰川。

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/ˈælpaɪn ˈɡleɪsiər/C1formalscientific
  • zh高山冰川,指形成于高山谷地、通常由冰斗或雪原流出并被周围山脊所限制的冰川。

A glacier that forms in a high mountain valley, typically flowing down from a cirque or snowfield, confined by surrounding mountain ridges.

  1. Mountain glacierB2formal

    A glacier that forms in a mountainous region, typically confined to a valley or cirque, and flows downslope.

    zh山地冰川

    • The alpine glacier carved a deep U-shaped valley over thousands of years.
    • Scientists are monitoring the retreat of alpine glaciers due to climate change.
    • The meltwater from the alpine glacier feeds the river below.