tropics
US /ˈtrɑp·ɪks/
UK /ˈtrɒp.ɪks/
复数名词
热带地区, 热带
the region of the Earth surrounding the Equator, between the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere. It is characterized by a hot climate.
示例:
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Many exotic fruits grow in the tropics.
许多异国水果生长在热带地区。
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The climate in the tropics is generally hot and humid.
热带地区的气候通常炎热潮湿。