subcontinent
US /ˈsʌbˌkɑːn.ən.ənt/
UK /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.tɪ.nənt/
名词
次大陆
a large landmass smaller than a continent, especially one that is a distinct geographical or political entity
示例:
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The Indian subcontinent is home to a vast array of cultures.
印度次大陆是各种文化的家园。
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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。