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.
Exemplos
3 de 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!
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
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.
Quiz rápido
Scientists are concerned that the melting of the ___ ice cap will lead to rising sea levels.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: Arctic
Exemplos
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.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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.
Frequentemente confundido com
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.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
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.
Dica de memorização
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.
Origem da palavra
From the Greek 'arktikos', meaning 'of the bear', referring to the Ursa Major constellation that points toward the North Star.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
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.
Quiz rápido
Scientists are concerned that the melting of the ___ ice cap will lead to rising sea levels.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: Arctic
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