tropical clime
- noun
- /ˈtrɒpɪkəl klaɪm/
- Literature
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clima tropical
- The resort is located in a beautiful tropical clime that attracts visitors seeking relaxation and adventure.
Examples
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With tropical climes come tropical diseases.
Academic text (2012) -
Indeed, Kate, who had always been beautiful, had blossomed in this tropical clime and become incredibly alluring, a hothouse flower among daisies.
Fiction book (2002) -
Despite the current economic restrictions facing many of us, travelers are increasingly seeking value for money, a circumstance that often takes them out of their comfort zone and into the realms of tropical climes.
Academic text (2012) -
♪ ♪ So the blues pass Los Angeles by ♪ ♪ Oh, you can go to a mountain And ski down the side ♪ ♪ Go to a beach And take a surfboard ride ♪ ♪ The city of Angels Has a lot of pride ♪ ♪ But the blues Have passed it by ♪ ♪ And oh, the folks are nice In this tropical clime ♪ ♪ Although they talk about The weather lots of the time ♪ ♪ They call it unusual If the rain comes down ♪ ♪ They don't believe in blues In this old town
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Many people dream of retiring in a warm tropical clime where the sun shines year-round.
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During winter, we often escape to a tropical clime to enjoy the warm beaches and vibrant culture.
Synonyms
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The part of Earth near the equator that is hot all year
How Tropical
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is compositionally derived: 'tropical' (relating to the tropics) modifies 'clime' (a region defined by climate), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it refers to a region with a tropical climate. Although 'clime' is somewhat literary/less frequent than 'climate', the modifier+noun pattern is transparent and cross-linguistically recognizable.
Etymology
The phrase tropical clime comes from the words tropical, meaning hot and near the equator, and clime, an old word for a region. The image of palm trees, warm sun and humid air helps you remember that it means 'a warm, tropical area'.