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catabatic wind

/ˌkætəˈbætɪk wɪnd/

翻译: 一种在重力作用下沿山坡向下流动的密集冷空气风,常出现在山区或冰川附近。

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/ˌkætəˈbætɪk wɪnd/C1formalscientific
  • zh一种在重力作用下沿山坡向下流动的密集冷空气风,常出现在山区或冰川附近。

A wind that carries dense, cold air down a slope under the force of gravity, often found in mountainous regions or near glaciers.

  1. Downslope windC2formal

    A wind that carries high-density air from a higher elevation down a slope under the force of gravity.

    zh下降风

    • Catabatic winds in Antarctica can reach hurricane force.
    • The strong catabatic wind made the descent extremely dangerous.
    • Meteorologists study catabatic winds to predict local weather patterns.