What does Mediterranean mean?

The sea between southern Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. Relating to the Mediterranean Sea or the countries around it.

How is Mediterranean pronounced?

UK /ˌmedɪtəˈreɪniən/, US /ˌmedɪtəˈreɪniən/.

/ˌmedɪtəˈreɪniən/

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地中海

n. The sea between southern Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia.

地中海

adj. Relating to the Mediterranean Sea or the countries around it.

地中海地区的

We sailed across the Mediterranean on a small boat.

我们乘一艘小船横渡了地中海。

The Mediterranean region faces increasing water shortages as rising temperatures place pressure on agriculture and tourism.

随着气温上升给农业和旅游业带来压力，地中海地区面临日益严重的缺水问题。

作海域名称时通常用the Mediterranean，首字母大写。

What does Mediterranean mean?: The sea between southern Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. Relating to the Mediterranean Sea or the countries around it.
How is Mediterranean pronounced?: UK /ˌmedɪtəˈreɪniən/, US /ˌmedɪtəˈreɪniən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.