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patagonia
UK //ˌpætəˈɡəʊniə//US //ˌpætəˈɡoʊniə//
词源
The name 'Patagonia' comes from the Spanish word 'patagón,' used by Ferdinand Magellan in 1520 to describe the native Tehuelche people, who were noted for their tall stature.
noun
❶ 巴塔哥尼亚，指南美洲南部的一个地理区域，包括阿根廷和智利的部分地区，以其广阔的草原、沙漠和山脉而闻名。
“Patagonia is known for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife.”
（巴塔哥尼亚以其壮丽的景观和多样的野生动物而闻名。）
“Many tourists visit Patagonia to hike in the Andes mountains.”
（许多游客前往巴塔哥尼亚，在安第斯山脉徒步旅行。）
同义词:Southern Cone, Andean region, South American steppe
常见短语
Patagonia region — 指巴塔哥尼亚地理区域，通常用于描述其自然或文化特征。
“The Patagonia region spans across Argentina and Chile.”
（巴塔哥尼亚地区横跨阿根廷和智利。）
Patagonian desert — 指巴塔哥尼亚的干旱地带，以其独特的地貌和生态系统著称。
“The Patagonian desert is one of the largest arid regions in the world.”
（巴塔哥尼亚沙漠是世界上最大的干旱地区之一。）