arctic

UK //ˈɑːktɪk//US //ˈɑːrktɪk//

词源

源自希腊语 'arktikos'，意为'熊的'，指大熊星座(Ursa Major)下方的北极地区。

❶ 指与北极地区相关的，或形容极其寒冷的环境。常用于描述气候、地理或极端低温的情况。

“The arctic winds made it feel much colder than the actual temperature.”

（北极的寒风让人感觉比实际温度冷得多。）

“They wore special arctic gear to survive the expedition.”

（他们穿着特殊的北极装备以完成这次探险。）

同义词:polar, frigid, freezing

❶ 指北极地区，包括北冰洋及其周边陆地。常用来指代地球最北端的极地环境。

“The Arctic is home to many unique species adapted to the cold.”

（北极是许多适应寒冷的独特物种的家园。）

“Explorers have long been fascinated by the mysteries of the Arctic.”

（探险家们长期以来一直对北极的奥秘着迷。）

同义词:North Pole, polar region, far north

arctic blast — 指突然来袭的极寒空气，通常带来急剧降温和大风天气。

“An arctic blast is expected to bring snow to the region next week.”

（预计下周将有一股北极寒流给该地区带来降雪。）

arctic expedition — 指前往北极地区的科学考察或探险活动，通常涉及极端环境下的研究。

“The team prepared for their arctic expedition by training in cold weather survival.”