Tropic Meaning in English
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释义
A tropic is either of the two parallel lines on the Earth — the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn — which mark the most northern and southern points where the sun is directly overhead at noon.
用法与细微差别
Used mainly in geography and science. 'The tropics' (plural) refers to the region between these lines, not just the lines themselves. Only the singular 'tropic' refers specifically to the lines: 'Tropic of Cancer', 'Tropic of Capricorn'. Not to be confused with 'tropical' (adjective for the region or climate).
例句
The Tropic of Cancer passes through Mexico.
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Earth has two important tropics.
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The tropic marks where the sun is overhead at noon.
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If you travel south, you'll cross the Tropic of Capricorn.
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Many tropical animals live between the tropics.
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Australia is famous for the Great Barrier Reef, which lies near the Tropic of Capricorn.
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