| 单词 | tropic |
| 释义 | tropic n. & adj. --n 1. the parallel of latitude 23��7 Usage north (tropic of Cancer) or south (tropic of Capricorn) of the Equator. 2. each of two corresponding circles on the celestial sphere where the sun appears to turn after reaching its greatest declination. 3. (the Tropics) the region between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. --adj 1. = TROPICAL 1. 2. of tropism. Phrases and idioms tropic bird any sea bird of the family Phaethontidae, with very long central tail-feathers. Etymology: ME f. L tropicus f. Gk tropikos f. trope turning f. trepo turn |
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