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the indies

/ðə ˈɪndiz/

翻译: 历史术语,原指东印度(东南亚)和西印度(加勒比群岛),常指大航海时代欧洲探险家所发现的地区。现代用法可指独立唱片公司或独立艺人(independent的缩写)。

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/ðə ˈɪndiz/C1formalart
  • zh历史术语,原指东印度(东南亚)和西印度(加勒比群岛),常指大航海时代欧洲探险家所发现的地区。现代用法可指独立唱片公司或独立艺人(independent的缩写)。

A historical term originally referring to the East Indies (Southeast Asia) and West Indies (Caribbean islands), often used collectively to describe the lands discovered by European explorers during the Age of Discovery. In modern usage, it may refer to independent record labels or artists (short for 'independent').

  1. Historical term for islandsB2formal

    A historical term used to refer to the islands of Southeast Asia, especially the East Indies (Indonesia, Philippines, etc.) or the West Indies (Caribbean islands).

    zh印度群岛(历史名称)

    • Columbus originally set sail for the Indies.
    • The spice trade was centered in the East Indies.
    • Many European powers colonized the West Indies.
  2. Independent music or film sceneB1informal

    A modern informal term referring to the independent music or film industry, often called 'indies' as a short form.

    zh独立场景

    • She loves listening to indie bands from the indies scene.
    • The film festival showcases the best of the indies.
    • He started his own label to support the indies.