单词 | tropical |
释义 | tropical tropical /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/ aep /ˈtrɑː.pɪ-/ adjective B2 from or relating to the area between the two tropics: » tropical fish» a tropical island/region/climate» Leprosy is one of the few tropical diseases which could be eradicated early in the 21st century.» She specializes in tropical medicine (= the treatment of diseases from the tropical areas of the world).» The Amazon river basin contains the world's largest tropical rainforest.» The hurricane was downgraded to a tropical storm when its speed dropped to 70mph.→ SEE ALSO SUBTROPICAL(Cf. ↑subtropical)Thesaurus+: ↑Continents and regions of the world , ↑Country names , ↑Country and nationF0 INFORMAL extremely hot and feeling wet: » The weather was positively tropical last summer.Thesaurus+: ↑Sultriness and humidity , ↑Hot and heat• • • Extra Examples:» Deforestation is destroying large areas of tropical rain forest.» I dream of living on a tropical island.» In cool climates you have to grow tropical plants under glass.» The tropical butterfly's wings were shimmering with all the colours of the rainbow.» The tropical sun beat down on them mercilessly. |
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