词汇 subcontinent 在中文的含义

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subcontinent

US /ˈsʌbˌkɑːn.ən.ənt/
UK /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.tɪ.nənt/
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名词

次大陆

a large landmass smaller than a continent, especially one that is a distinct geographical or political entity

示例:
The Indian subcontinent is home to a vast array of cultures.
印度次大陆是各种文化的家园。
Geologists often refer to distinct tectonic plates as forming subcontinents.
地质学家常将独特的构造板块称为形成次大陆