tropic

• 指与热带有关的；描述炎热潮湿的地区或气候。

Relating to the tropics; describing a region or climate that is hot and humid.

1. Relating to the tropicsB1formal

   Connected with or located in the region near the equator, known for its warm climate.

   热带的

   • The tropical rainforest is home to many unique species.
   • She enjoys studying tropical plants and flowers.
   • The ship sailed through tropical waters.

   同义词equatorialtorridtropical

2. Hot and humid climateB1formal

   Describing weather or climate that is very hot and moist, typical of equatorial regions.

   热带

   • The tropical heat made it difficult to work outside.
   • They experienced tropical storms during their vacation.
   • The air felt thick and tropical after the rain.

   同义词humidmuggysteamysultryswelteringtorridtropical

   反义词arcticcoldfrigidpolartemperate

• 名词，指地球上南北回归线，即纬度约23.5°的两条假想纬线，北为北回归线（夏至线），南为南回归线（冬至线）；也指这两条线之间的热带地区。

A noun referring to either of two imaginary lines of latitude, approximately 23.5 degrees north (Tropic of Cancer) and south (Tropic of Capricorn) of the equator, which mark the boundaries of the Torrid Zone.

1. Geographical lineB2formal

   One of two imaginary lines of latitude, approximately 23.5 degrees north (Tropic of Cancer) and south (Tropic of Capricorn) of the equator, marking the farthest points where the sun can be directly overhead.

   回归线

   • The Tropic of Cancer passes through Mexico and India.
   • The sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn in December.
   • These lines define the boundaries of the tropical zone.