subcontinent

sʌb'kɒntinәnt

n. a large and distinctive landmass (as India or Greenland) that is a distinct part of some continent

n. 次大陆

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使用频率

sub意为“下面、次级”，continent意为“大陆”。结合起来，subcontinent可以理解为“次级大陆”，指的是一个较大的地理区域，如印度次大陆。

例句

1. The Indian subcontinent is known for its diverse cultures and languages.

印度次大陆以其多样的文化和语言而闻名。

2. Many people travel to the subcontinent to explore its rich history and traditions.

许多人前往次大陆探索其丰富的历史和传统。

3. The subcontinent is surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea, and the Bay of Bengal.

次大陆被印度洋、阿拉伯海和孟加拉湾环绕。