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arctic + noun
arctic 作定语，强调极度寒冷。
The expedition faced arctic temperatures.
探险队面临北极般的严寒温度。
极冷的；严寒的
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极冷的；严寒的
Extremely cold; freezing.
The expedition faced arctic temperatures.
探险队面临北极般的严寒温度。
北极的；与北极地区有关的
Pertaining to the northern polar region of the planet, characterised by extreme cold and an icy landscape.
极冷的；严寒的
Extremely cold, snowy, or having other properties of extreme winter associated with the Arctic.
适用于严寒条件的
Designed for use in very cold conditions.
After the snowstorm, the weather turned arctic, and we stayed indoors.
暴风雪过后，天气变得极其寒冷，我们待在室内。
Polar bears are well adapted to the arctic environment.
北极熊很好地适应了北极环境。
Scientists study the effects of climate change on arctic ice.
科学家研究气候变化对北极冰层的影响。
arctic 作定语，强调极度寒冷。
The expedition faced arctic temperatures.
探险队面临北极般的严寒温度。
口语用法，表示天气非常寒冷。
It is arctic outside today.
今天外面极寒。
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寒流；突然袭来的严寒
An arctic blast brought record-low temperatures to the city.
一股寒流给这座城市带来了创纪录的低温。
极寒天气；严寒环境
The team trained in arctic conditions to prepare for the winter mission.
该团队在极寒条件下训练，为冬季任务做准备。
北极探险；北极考察
Their arctic expedition lasted six weeks and covered hundreds of miles.
他们的北极探险持续了六周，行程数百英里。
北极野生动物
The documentary showcases arctic wildlife such as polar bears and seals.
这部纪录片展示了北极熊和海豹等北极野生动物。
北极圈
The sun does not set for weeks inside the Arctic Circle.
北极圈内有时数周不见日落。
防寒装备；极地装备
You need arctic gear before heading into the mountains in winter.
冬天进山前你需要防寒装备。
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记住 arctic 就是 Arctic（北极）：北极熊站在冰原上，所以既指“北极的”，也指“极冷的、严寒的”。
语域：mixed 常见场景：geography and science texts、informal descriptions of extreme cold、cold-weather clothing or equipment 表示“北极的”或“防寒的”时通常较正式或中性；表示“极冷的、严寒的”时多用于日常口语或略带夸张的语气，正式写作中较少见。
作定语或表语；首字母大写时指地理区域
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