What does tropic mean?

Either of two imaginary circles marking Earth's tropical boundaries. The hot region between these circles, called the tropics.

How is tropic pronounced?

UK /ˈtrɒpɪk/, US /ˈtrɑːpɪk/.

/ˈtrɒpɪk/ · /ˈtrɑːpɪk/

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回归线

n. Either of two imaginary circles marking Earth's tropical boundaries.

回归线

n. The hot region between these circles, called the tropics.

热带地区

Our guide pointed to the northern tropic on a globe.

导游指了指地球仪上的北回归线。

Communities in the tropics often depend on seasonal rainfall to sustain agriculture and maintain reliable freshwater supplies.

热带地区的社区往往依赖季节性降雨来维持农业生产和稳定的淡水供应。

回归线用单数；热带地区固定用the tropics。

What does tropic mean?: Either of two imaginary circles marking Earth's tropical boundaries. The hot region between these circles, called the tropics.
How is tropic pronounced?: UK /ˈtrɒpɪk/, US /ˈtrɑːpɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.