What does arctic mean?

Relating to the region around the North Pole. Extremely cold. The region surrounding the North Pole.

How is arctic pronounced?

UK /ˈɑːktɪk/, US /ˈɑːrktɪk/.

/ˈɑːktɪk/ · /ˈɑːrktɪk/

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北极的

adj. Relating to the region around the North Pole.

北极的

adj. Extremely cold.

极寒的

n. The region surrounding the North Pole.

北极地区

An arctic fox curled up beside a snowy rock.

一只北极狐蜷缩在一块覆雪的岩石旁。

Rising temperatures threaten arctic wildlife by reducing the sea ice that many species depend on.

气温升高使许多物种赖以生存的海冰减少，威胁着北极野生动物。

指北极地区时用the Arctic；南极是the Antarctic。

What does arctic mean?: Relating to the region around the North Pole. Extremely cold. The region surrounding the North Pole.
How is arctic pronounced?: UK /ˈɑːktɪk/, US /ˈɑːrktɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.