alpine

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al·pine /ˈælpaɪn/ adjective [only before noun]  SGrelating to the Alps (=a mountain range in central Europe) or to mountains in general 阿尔卑斯山的；高山的 breathtaking alpine scenery 令人叹为观止的阿尔卑斯山风景 alpine flowers 高山花卉 alpine skiing 高山滑雪

Examples from the Corpus

alpine• There are splendid views of this great alpine barrier to the south from the twisting road between Urnerboclen and Linthal.• Perched on the edge of my first alpine bowl, other words came to mind, too.• The mountains also prove to be a tourist attraction as some of the mountains experience alpine conditions which leads to ski resorts.• While the alpine end of the sport needs only cold weather to produce skiable terrain, cross-country must have snow.• At one extreme are pure, natural ecosystems like an alpine meadow or a mangrove swamp.• The farms below become dots as you climb and heather, alpine plants and red deer now mark you progress.• Guests can experience the outdoors on alpine skis, snowboards, cross-country skis or snowshoes while learning the high-elevation environment.• Stoos has a heated open-air swimming pool in summer, in alpine surroundings.Origin alpine (1600-1700) Latin alpinus, from Alpes “Alps”

al·pine adjectiveChineseSyllable  

relating (=a mountain the Corpus Alps to

alpine
al‧pine /ˈælpaɪn/ adjective [only before noun]relating to the Alps (=a mountain range in central Europe) or to mountains in general:
    breathtaking alpine scenery
    alpine flowers
    alpine skiing