지구의 적도에서 남북으로 약 23도 26분에 위치한 위선.
Either of the two parallels of terrestrial latitude at a distance of about 23°26′ north or south of the equator.
예문:
"The sun reaches its northernmost point at the tropic of Cancer in June."
"Navigators use the tropic lines to determine their relative position to the equator."
남회귀선과 북회귀선 사이의 지구 표면 지역.
The region of the earth's surface lying between the tropic of Cancer and the tropic of Capricorn.
예문:
"Many exotic species of birds are found only in the deep tropic."
"The humidity in the tropic can be quite intense during the rainy season."
열대 지방과 관련되거나 열대 지방 특유의 성질을 가진.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the tropics.
예문:
"The island is famous for its beautiful tropic scenery and white beaches."
"We enjoyed a variety of tropic fruits during our vacation in Southeast Asia."
굴성과 관련이 있거나 특정 내분비선의 활동에 영향을 미치는.
Relating to tropism or affecting the activity of a specific endocrine gland.
예문:
"The plant exhibited a tropic response by leaning toward the light source."
"Certain tropic hormones are responsible for stimulating the thyroid gland."