arctic
The Arctic refers to the polar region located at the northernmost part of Earth, characterized by extreme cold, seasonal ice cover, and unique ecosystems. It encompasses the Arctic Ocean and surrounding land masses, often defined as the area within the Arctic Circle.
Beispiele
3 von 5I watched a fascinating documentary about the indigenous cultures living in the Arctic.
I watched a fascinating documentary about the indigenous cultures living in the Arctic.
The geopolitical significance of the Arctic has increased due to the opening of new maritime trade routes.
The geopolitical significance of the Arctic has increased due to the opening of new maritime trade routes.
It's so freezing in this office, it feels like we're working in the Arctic!
It's so freezing in this office, it feels like we're working in the Arctic!
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
The word 'Arctic' comes from the Greek 'arktikos', meaning 'near the Bear'. Think of the Great Bear (Ursa Major) constellation, which is only visible in the Northern Hemisphere.
Schnelles Quiz
Scientists are concerned that the melting of the ___ ice cap will lead to rising sea levels.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: Arctic
Beispiele
I watched a fascinating documentary about the indigenous cultures living in the Arctic.
everydayI watched a fascinating documentary about the indigenous cultures living in the Arctic.
The geopolitical significance of the Arctic has increased due to the opening of new maritime trade routes.
formalThe geopolitical significance of the Arctic has increased due to the opening of new maritime trade routes.
It's so freezing in this office, it feels like we're working in the Arctic!
informalIt's so freezing in this office, it feels like we're working in the Arctic!
The rate of permafrost degradation in the Arctic is a critical indicator of global climate shift.
academicThe rate of permafrost degradation in the Arctic is a critical indicator of global climate shift.
Our logistics team is evaluating the viability of shipping goods through the Arctic during the summer months.
businessOur logistics team is evaluating the viability of shipping goods through the Arctic during the summer months.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
Arctic blast
A sudden cold front bringing very cold air from the north.
Arctic fox
A small fox native to the Arctic regions.
the High Arctic
The most northerly part of the Arctic region.
Wird oft verwechselt mit
The Arctic is the northern polar region (mostly ocean), while the Antarctic is the southern polar region (a continent covered in ice).
The tundra is a specific treeless biome characterized by frozen subsoil, whereas the Arctic is the entire geographic region.
Nutzungshinweise
When referring to the geographic region, 'Arctic' should be capitalized and preceded by 'the'. When used as an adjective to mean 'extremely cold' in a general sense, it is often lowercase.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often forget to use the definite article 'the' when referring to the region. They also frequently confuse it with 'Antarctic' because of the similar spelling.
Merkhilfe
The word 'Arctic' comes from the Greek 'arktikos', meaning 'near the Bear'. Think of the Great Bear (Ursa Major) constellation, which is only visible in the Northern Hemisphere.
Wortherkunft
From the Greek 'arktikos', meaning 'of the bear', referring to the Ursa Major constellation that points toward the North Star.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
The Arctic is home to various indigenous groups, such as the Inuit, and is currently a central focus of international climate change activism and scientific research.
Schnelles Quiz
Scientists are concerned that the melting of the ___ ice cap will lead to rising sea levels.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: Arctic
Verwandtes Vokabular
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unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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