Tropical Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

tropical

adjective

快速理解

What does "Tropical" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Tropical"?

形容與熱帶地區相關的氣候、環境或特徵。

  1. 1

    氣候與地區

    EN: relating to the hot and humid regions near the equator

    翻譯: 指與赤道附近炎熱潮濕地區相關的。

  2. 2

    植物與水果

    EN: characteristic of plants or fruits from hot climates

    翻譯: 形容來自炎熱氣候的植物或水果的特徵。

  3. 3

    天氣與風暴

    EN: referring to very warm, wet weather or intense storms like hurricanes

    翻譯: 指非常溫暖潮濕的天氣,或如颶風般的強烈風暴。

  4. 4

    鮮豔與茂盛

    EN: vivid, lush, or resembling the richness of the tropics

    翻譯: 鮮豔、茂盛,或類似熱帶地區的豐富景象。

小提醒:注意:'tropical' 描述的是赤道附近的『熱帶』地區特徵,與泛指溫暖的『subtropical(亞熱帶)』不同。

發音(How to Pronounce "Tropical" in English

How to pronounce "Tropical" in English?"Tropical" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Tropical" from YouTube Videos

Thousands evacuated as super typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in Philippines | BBC News

BBC News

How does this particular one, how does Ragasa, compare? >>. Super typhoon Ragasa so far is our strongest tropical cyclone as of this year and one of the strongest in recent years.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Tropical"?How does "Tropical" change by context?

1. relating to or characteristic of the tropics (the region near the equator)

熱帶的;與熱帶地區有關的

The island has a tropical climate with high humidity all year round.

這座島嶼屬於熱帶氣候,全年濕度都很高。

We saw many tropical birds and plants in the rainforest.

我們在雨林中看到了許多熱帶鳥類和植物。

2. very hot and humid, like the weather in the tropics

(天氣)炎熱潮濕的,像熱帶氣候的

The summer was unusually tropical, with temperatures reaching 40°C.

這個夏天異常炎熱潮濕,氣溫高達攝氏40度。

After the rain, the air felt heavy and tropical.

雨後,空氣感覺悶熱潮濕,像熱帶氣候一樣。

3. very bright, colorful, or lush, suggesting the richness of the tropics

(色彩、風格等)鮮豔華麗的,富有熱帶風情的

She wore a dress with a bold, tropical print of palm leaves and flowers.

她穿了一件印有棕櫚葉和花朵的鮮豔熱帶風情圖案的洋裝。

The restaurant's interior was decorated in a tropical theme with vibrant colors.

這家餐廳的內部裝潢採用了鮮豔的色彩,充滿熱帶主題風格。

4. of a cyclone or storm: originating in the tropics

(風暴、氣旋)熱帶性的,形成於熱帶地區的

The coastal regions are preparing for the arrival of a severe tropical storm.

沿海地區正在為一場強烈熱帶風暴的到來做準備。

Meteorologists are tracking a tropical depression that may develop into a hurricane.

氣象學家正在追蹤一個可能發展成颶風的熱帶性低氣壓。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Tropical"?How to make natural sentences with "Tropical"?
PatternMeaningExample
tropical + noun熱帶的(形容詞用法)We visited a **tropical** island. (我們造訪了一座熱帶島嶼。)
tropical + climate/weather熱帶氣候/天氣The country has a **tropical** climate with high humidity. (這個國家屬於高濕度的熱帶氣候。)
tropical + fruit/fish/plant熱帶水果/魚類/植物I love eating **tropical** fruits like mango and pineapple. (我喜歡吃芒果和鳳梨這類熱帶水果。)
in the tropical + region/zone/area在熱帶地區/區域Many rare species live in the **tropical** rainforest. (許多稀有物種生活在熱帶雨林中。)
tropical + storm/depression熱帶風暴/低氣壓The **tropical** storm is moving towards the coast. (熱帶風暴正朝海岸移動。)

用法說明

How is "Tropical" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Tropical"?

tropical 與 tropical 的比較級

  • tropical 作為形容詞,描述與熱帶地區相關的氣候、環境或特徵,例如「tropical climate」(熱帶氣候)、「tropical fruit」(熱帶水果)。
  • more tropical 則用於比較,表示「更像熱帶的」或「更具熱帶風情的」,通常用於比較兩個地點或情境。
  • 在描述一個地方本身具有熱帶特質時,使用 tropical;當強調某地比另一地更像熱帶時,則使用 more tropical。 EN: The weather in southern Taiwan is tropical, with high humidity and frequent rainfall. 翻譯: 台灣南部的天氣是熱帶性的,濕度高且經常下雨。

EN:Compared to Tokyo, Okinawa feels more tropical with its palm trees and coral reefs.

翻譯:與東京相比,沖繩因其棕櫚樹和珊瑚礁而感覺更具熱帶風情。

總結建議

使用「tropical」描述本質,使用「more tropical」進行比較。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Tropical" and similar words?How to choose "Tropical" vs alternatives?

tropical vs subtropical

「tropical」指赤道附近炎熱潮濕的氣候,而「subtropical」則指靠近熱帶的溫帶邊緣地區,氣候較為溫和。

tropical vs exotic

「tropical」特指與熱帶地區相關的,而「exotic」泛指來自遙遠或外國、具有異國情調的事物。

tropical vs equatorial

「tropical」泛指熱帶地區,範圍較廣;「equatorial」特指赤道附近非常狹窄的地帶。

口語用法

How is "Tropical" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Tropical"?

引述

在對話中,人們有時會引述或重複他人對某個地方的描述,以表達認同或分享印象。 EN: "She said the island was incredibly tropical, and she wasn't wrong." 翻譯: 她說那座島嶼充滿熱帶風情,她說得一點也沒錯。

EN:"Everyone keeps calling it a tropical paradise, and honestly, they're right."

翻譯:大家一直稱它為熱帶天堂,說實話,他們是對的。

語氣強調

用來強調某事物極具熱帶特徵,或與預期的熱帶印象完全相符,常帶有讚嘆或誇張的語氣。 EN: "This cocktail is so tropical—it tastes like summer in a glass!" 翻譯: 這杯調酒太有熱帶感了——喝起來就像把夏天裝在杯子裡!

EN:"The resort was the most tropical place I've ever seen, all palm trees and white sand."

翻譯:那個度假村是我見過最有熱帶氣息的地方,到處都是棕櫚樹和白沙灘。

停頓填充

在描述或列舉時,用作短暫的停頓或思考詞,以引出更具體的細節或例子。 EN: "The climate there is... tropical, you know, very humid and warm year-round." 翻譯: 那裡的氣候是...熱帶性的,你知道的,就是全年都非常潮濕溫暖。

EN:"We packed for a... tropical kind of vacation, so lots of shorts and sunscreen."

翻譯:我們為...一種熱帶風格的假期打包,所以帶了很多短褲和防曬乳。

注意:以上口語用法在正式寫作(如學術論文、商業報告)中應避免,應使用更精確、客觀的描述來替代這種對話式的表達。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Tropical"?What fixed phrases with "Tropical" should I remember?

tropical climate

adjective + noun

熱帶氣候

tropical rainforest

adjective + noun

熱帶雨林

tropical fruit

adjective + noun

熱帶水果

tropical storm

adjective + noun

熱帶風暴

tropical island

adjective + noun

熱帶島嶼

tropical disease

adjective + noun

熱帶疾病

tropical vacation

adjective + noun

熱帶假期

tropical paradise

adjective + noun

熱帶天堂

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Tropical"?Which "Tropical" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I love the tropic weather.

I love the tropical weather.

「tropic」是名詞,指熱帶地區;「tropical」是形容詞,用來修飾名詞。描述天氣、氣候等時,應使用形容詞「tropical」。

×It's very tropical today.

It's very hot and humid today, like in the tropics.

「tropical」是形容詞,通常直接修飾名詞(如 tropical climate),而不單獨用作主詞補語來描述天氣感受。更自然的說法是具體描述天氣狀況(炎熱、潮濕),或使用「like in the tropics」這樣的片語。

×This fruit is tropic.

This is a tropical fruit.

描述水果的產地或類型時,應使用形容詞「tropical」置於名詞前,而非使用名詞「tropic」作形容詞。

×They went to a tropical for their honeymoon.

They went to the tropics for their honeymoon. / They went to a tropical destination for their honeymoon.

「tropical」是形容詞,不能單獨作為名詞使用。若要指「熱帶地區」,應使用名詞「the tropics」。若要指一個熱帶地點,應使用「tropical」修飾一個名詞,如「destination」、「island」、「resort」。

×It's a tropically storm.

It's a tropical storm.

「tropically」是副詞,用來修飾動詞或形容詞。修飾名詞「storm」時,應使用形容詞「tropical」。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Tropical"?What are tense/participle forms of "Tropical"?