
amazonian
词源
源自'Amazon'(亚马逊),最初指希腊神话中的女战士部落,后用于指南美洲的亚马逊河及雨林地区。
adjective
❶ 指与亚马逊河或亚马逊雨林相关的,形容该地区特有的自然环境、生态或文化特征。
“The Amazonian rainforest is home to countless species of plants and animals.”
(亚马逊雨林是无数动植物的家园。)
“She studied Amazonian tribes and their unique traditions.”
(她研究了亚马逊部落及其独特的传统。)
❶ 形容女性强壮、高大或有力量,源自亚马逊女战士的神话形象。
“She had an Amazonian physique, towering over most people.”
(她有着亚马逊女战士般的身材,比大多数人都高大。)
“Her Amazonian strength allowed her to lift heavy weights easily.”
(她像亚马逊女战士一样强壮,能轻松举起重物。)
常见短语
Amazonian rainforest — 指位于南美洲的亚马逊雨林,是世界上最大的热带雨林,生物多样性极其丰富。
“The Amazonian rainforest is often called the 'lungs of the Earth'.”
(亚马逊雨林常被称为'地球之肺'。)
Amazonian woman — 形容女性高大强壮或有力量,源自希腊神话中的亚马逊女战士。
“She was an Amazonian woman who could handle any physical challenge.”
(她是一位像亚马逊女战士般的女性,能应对任何体力挑战。)