回归线 — meaning in English

English meaning

• tropic noun Either of the two lines of latitude, north or south of the equator, marking the edge of the tropical zone (Tropic of Cancer / Tropic of Capricorn).
• tropics noun The hot region of the Earth around the equator, between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

Senses

回归线 is used for these senses in English:

• tropic (geography) Either of the two parallels of latitude 23°26′ north and south of the equator; the farthest points at which the sun can be directly overhead; the boundaries of the torrid zone or tropics.
• tropics (geography) The region of the Earth centred on the equator and lying between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn and characterized by a hot climate.

tropic — full definition

1. noun Either of the two lines of latitude, north or south of the equator, marking the edge of the tropical zone (Tropic of Cancer / Tropic of Capricorn).
2. adjective Relating to the tropics; tropical.