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horse latitude

/ˈhɔːrs ˈlætɪtjuːd/

翻译: 副热带高压带中风力微弱、天气平静的区域,大致位于南北纬30度附近,历史上帆船常在此处因无风而停滞。

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/ˈhɔːrs ˈlætɪtjuːd/C1formalscientific
  • zh副热带高压带中风力微弱、天气平静的区域,大致位于南北纬30度附近,历史上帆船常在此处因无风而停滞。

Subtropical regions of high atmospheric pressure and calm winds, typically found around 30 degrees north and south latitude, known for light winds and historically associated with sailing ships becoming becalmed.

  1. Subtropical high-pressure beltsC1formal

    Belts of calm air and high atmospheric pressure located at about 30 degrees north and south of the equator, characterized by light winds and little precipitation.

    zh马纬度

    • Sailing ships often got stuck in the horse latitudes due to lack of wind.
    • The horse latitudes are known for their dry, desert climates.
    • Navigators historically feared the horse latitudes because of the risk of being becalmed.