"tropic" in Chinese (Traditional)
回歸線
Definition
回歸線是地球上的兩條平行線——北迴歸線和南迴歸線,標誌著太陽在正午時可以直射的最北和最南點。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
主要用於地理和科學。英語的複數“the tropics”指兩條回歸線之間的地區,不只是回歸線本身。單數“tropic”專指回歸線,如“北迴歸線”“南迴歸線”。不要與“tropical”混為一談。
Examples
The Tropic of Cancer passes through Mexico.
北**回歸線**經過墨西哥。
Earth has two important tropics.
地球上有兩條重要的**回歸線**。
The tropic marks where the sun is overhead at noon.
**回歸線**標示著太陽在中午直射的位置。
If you travel south, you'll cross the Tropic of Capricorn.
如果你往南旅行,你會穿過南**回歸線**。
Many tropical animals live between the tropics.
許多熱帶動物生活在**回歸線**之間。
Australia is famous for the Great Barrier Reef, which lies near the Tropic of Capricorn.
澳洲以大堡礁聞名,大堡礁靠近南**回歸線**。