Arctic
UK ['ɑ:k.tɪk] US ['ɑ:rk-] noun only singular
the Arctic
■the most northern part of the world, which is very cold 北极，北极地区•Polar bears live in the Arctic.北极熊生活在北极地区。
UK ['ɑ:k.tɪk] US ['ɑ:rk-] adjective
■belonging or relating to the Arctic 北极的•No trees grow in the Arctic regions.北极地区不生长树木。 ■figurative
■very cold 冰冷的•The North of England has been experiencing Arctic conditions these past few days.过去的几天里，英格兰北部地方天气极其寒冷。 |