A1 noun ニュートラル

tundra

/ˈtʌndrə/

A large, flat area of land in very cold parts of the world, such as the Arctic. In this area, the ground is frozen and there are no trees, only small plants like moss.

例文

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1

The reindeer travel across the snowy tundra to find food.

The reindeer travel across the snowy tundra to find food.

2

Climate change is significantly affecting the stability of the arctic tundra.

Climate change is significantly affecting the stability of the arctic tundra.

3

It is so cold outside today that my backyard feels like a tundra!

It is so cold outside today that my backyard feels like a tundra!

語族

名詞
tundra
形容詞
tundral
関連
permafrost
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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Tundra' as 'Tree-none-dra' because there are no trees allowed!

クイックテスト

Because the ground is always frozen, you will not find any ______ in the tundra.

正解!

正解は: trees

例文

1

The reindeer travel across the snowy tundra to find food.

everyday

The reindeer travel across the snowy tundra to find food.

2

Climate change is significantly affecting the stability of the arctic tundra.

formal

Climate change is significantly affecting the stability of the arctic tundra.

3

It is so cold outside today that my backyard feels like a tundra!

informal

It is so cold outside today that my backyard feels like a tundra!

4

The tundra ecosystem is characterized by low temperatures and a short growing season.

academic

The tundra ecosystem is characterized by low temperatures and a short growing season.

5

Our logistics team is evaluating transport routes across the Siberian tundra.

business

Our logistics team is evaluating transport routes across the Siberian tundra.

語族

名詞
tundra
形容詞
tundral
関連
permafrost

よく使う組み合わせ

arctic tundra arctic tundra
frozen tundra frozen tundra
vast tundra vast tundra
alpine tundra alpine tundra
tundra vegetation tundra vegetation

よく使うフレーズ

the frozen tundra

the frozen tundra

vast expanse of tundra

vast expanse of tundra

tundra landscape

tundra landscape

よく混同される語

tundra vs taiga

Taiga is a cold forest with many evergreen trees, whereas a tundra has no trees at all.

tundra vs desert

A desert is usually hot and sandy, while a tundra is cold and frozen, though both receive very little rain.

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使い方のコツ

The word is almost always used to describe the specific geographic region near the poles or on high mountains. It is a countable noun, but it is frequently used with 'the' to refer to the biome in general.

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よくある間違い

Learners often forget that trees cannot grow in the tundra. Avoid using 'tundra' to describe a snowy forest.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Tundra' as 'Tree-none-dra' because there are no trees allowed!

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語源

From the Russian word 'tundra', which comes from the Kildin Sami word 'tūndar', meaning 'treeless mountain tract'.

文法パターン

Countable noun: one tundra, two tundras Often used as a modifier: tundra plants, tundra animals Commonly follows adjectives describing size or temperature: frozen, vast, arctic
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文化的な背景

The tundra is the traditional home of various indigenous groups, such as the Inuit and the Sami people.

クイックテスト

Because the ground is always frozen, you will not find any ______ in the tundra.

正解!

正解は: trees

natureの関連語

herbivore

A1

A herbivore is an animal that eats only plants, such as grass, leaves, and fruits. These animals do not eat meat or other animals.

savanna

A1

A savanna is a large, flat area of land covered with grass and only a few scattered trees. It is mostly found in hot regions, such as Africa and South America, and supports a wide variety of wildlife.

estuary

A1

An estuary is the wide part of a river where it joins the sea. It is a unique place where fresh water from the river mixes with salty water from the ocean.

undergrowth

A1

Undergrowth refers to the small plants, bushes, and shrubs that grow on the ground beneath the taller trees in a forest or wood. It is often dense and can make walking through the area difficult.

germination

A1

Germination is the process where a seed starts to grow into a new plant. It happens when the seed has enough water, the right temperature, and oxygen.

evergreen

A1

An evergreen is a tree or plant that keeps its green leaves all year round, even in the winter. Unlike deciduous trees, it does not lose its foliage during the cold seasons.

endangered species

A1

A group of animals or plants that are in danger of disappearing forever. There are very few of them left in the world, so people try to protect them.

sanctuary

A1

A safe place where people or animals are protected from danger or trouble. It is also a quiet, peaceful place where you can feel calm and relaxed.

mammal

A1

A mammal is a type of animal that breathes air, usually has hair or fur, and gives birth to live young. They are special because the mothers produce milk to feed their babies.

reptile

A1

A reptile is a cold-blooded animal with dry, scaly skin that usually lays eggs on land. Snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles are common examples of this group of animals.

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