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arctic

/ˈɑːrtɪk/ /ˈɑːrktɪk/

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noun

套鞋，胶鞋

A warm waterproof overshoe.

Examples :

"Before going out to shovel snow, I pulled on my arctic over my regular shoes to keep my feet warm and dry. "

出去铲雪之前，我套上了我的套鞋，套在普通鞋子外面，这样我的脚就能保持温暖和干燥了。

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noun

极北蛱蝶，北极蝶。

Any of various butterflies of the genus Oeneis.

Examples :

"The butterfly collector carefully pinned the arctic to the display board, noting its delicate, brown wings. "

蝴蝶收藏家小心地将那只极北蛱蝶别在展示板上，并记录下它精致的棕色翅膀。

animal insect biology nature

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adjective

北极的

(now only in compounds) Pertaining to the celestial north pole, or to the pole star.

Examples :

"The ship's arctic bearing, referencing the North Star, helped them navigate through the fog. "

这艘船的北极方位，也就是参考北极星所测得的方位，帮助他们在大雾中航行。

astronomy geography

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adjective

北极的，严寒的

Pertaining to the northern polar region of the planet, characterised by extreme cold and an icy landscape.

Examples :

"The arctic wind howled, making it feel much colder than the thermometer showed. "

北极的风呼啸着，让人觉得比温度计显示的还要冷得多。

geography environment nature weather

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adjective

极冷的，严寒的，冰天雪地的

Extremely cold, snowy, or having other properties of extreme winter associated with the Arctic.

Examples :

"The arctic wind made me shiver even through my thick coat. "

北极的寒风即使隔着厚厚的外套也让我瑟瑟发抖。

weather geography environment nature

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adjective

耐寒的，极地用的。

Designed for use in very cold conditions.

Examples :

"My dad wears an arctic parka when he shovels snow in the winter. "

我爸爸冬天铲雪的时候会穿一件极地防寒大衣。

weather environment