temperate rain forest
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- noun
- /ˈtɛmpərɪt reɪn ˈfɔrɪst/
:
bosque lluvioso templado
- The temperate rain forest is known for its diverse plant and animal species.
- temperate rain forests on Earth
- coastal temperate rain forest
- temperate rain forests in the world
Examples
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A temperate rain forest has many interesting sights and things to photograph.
Academic text (2000) -
The Moors in England were once temperate rain forests, like the Pacific Northwest.
Blog text (34) -
Eventually, the institution will provide financing, market development, and related technical assistance to environmentally oriented businesses in communities in the temperate rain forest zone stretching from northern California to southeast Alaska.
Academic text (1993) -
In a temperate rain forest, you can find tall trees and lush undergrowth.
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Many hikers visit the temperate rain forest to enjoy its unique ecosystem.
How Temperate
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a rainforest in temperate regions with high rainfall and moderate temperatures' is directly and compositionally derived from combining 'temperate' (mild climate) with 'rain' + 'forest' (a forest with heavy rainfall). This follows ordinary noun-noun compounding in English and similar logic exists in other languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words should be able to infer the meaning.
Etymology
Temperate rain forest is a name that shows the picture: temperate means 'mild', not very hot or very cold, and rain forest means a very wet forest. So it describes a forest that gets lots of rain but has moderate temperatures.