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北极

běi jí

HSK 6

Meaning

  • the North Pole; the Arctic Pole
  • the north magnetic pole

Definition

地球北纬66°34′以北的地区，包括北冰洋和周围的陆地。

The region north of the Arctic Circle (66°34'N), including the Arctic Ocean and surrounding land.

Usage

通常指代地球最北端的区域，常与寒冷气候、冰雪和独特野生动物相关联。

Typically refers to the northernmost region of the Earth, often associated with cold climate, ice, and unique wildlife.

Examples

  • 1 北极地区非常寒冷。 (The Arctic region is extremely cold.)
  • 2 许多探险家试图到达北极点。 (Many explorers have tried to reach the North Pole.)
  • 3 北极冰层正在融化。 (The Arctic ice cap is melting.)
  • 4 北极狐的毛皮在冬天变白。 (The Arctic fox's fur turns white in winter.)
  • 5 北极的极夜现象非常奇特。 (The polar night phenomenon in the Arctic is very peculiar.)

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