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单词 alpine
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alpine


al·pine

A0226800 (ăl′pīn′)adj.1. Alpine Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Alps or their inhabitants.2. Of or relating to high mountains.3. Biology Living or growing on mountains above the timberline: alpine plants.4. often Alpine Sports a. Of or relating to a style of mountaineering that emphasizes ascent by small parties carrying light packs and eschewing the use of porters.b. Of or relating to downhill skiing.
[Middle English, from Latin Alpīnus, from Alpēs, the Alps.]

alpine

(ˈælpaɪn) adj1. of or relating to high mountains2. (Botany) (of plants) growing on mountains, esp above the limit for tree growth3. (Mountaineering) connected with or used in mountaineering in medium-sized glaciated mountain areas such as the Alps4. (Skiing) skiing of or relating to racing events on steep prepared slopes, such as the slalom and downhill. Compare nordicn (Botany) a plant that is native or suited to alpine conditions

Alpine

(ˈælpaɪn) adj1. (Placename) of or relating to the Alps or their inhabitants2. (Geological Science) geology a. of or relating to an episode of mountain building in the Tertiary period during which the Alps were formedb. of or relating to a high mountainous environment heavily modified by glacial erosion

al•pine

(ˈæl paɪn, -pɪn)

adj. 1. of or pertaining to any lofty mountain. 2. very high; elevated. 3. (cap.) of or pertaining to the Alps. 4. native to the heights above the timberline: alpine plants. 5. (often cap.) of or pertaining to downhill or slalom skiing, esp. as a competitive event. 6. (cap.) having the features characteristic of an Alpine. n. 7. (cap.) a member of a Caucasoid people found in central Europe and characterized by heavy body build, medium complexion, and straight to wavy hair. [1600–10; < Latin Alpīnus=Alp(ēs) (pl.) the Alps + -īnus -ine1]

alpine

Any herbaceous plant or small shrub that grows above the tree line in mountainous regions. Term often loosely applied to other plants grown for growing in a rock garden.
Thesaurus
Adj.1.alpine - relating to or characteristic of alpsalpine - relating to or characteristic of alps; "alpine sports"
2.alpine - relating to the Alps and their inhabitantsAlpine - relating to the Alps and their inhabitants; "Alpine countries, Switzerland, Italy, France, and Germany"
3.alpine - living or growing above the timber linealpine - living or growing above the timber line; "alpine flowers"biological science, biology - the science that studies living organismshighland, upland - used of high or hilly country

alpine

adjective mountainous, high, towering, soaring, steep, rocky, highland, upland grassy, alpine meadows
Translations
高山上的高山的

alpine

(ˈӕlpain) adjective of the Alps or other high mountains. alpine flowers. 阿爾卑斯山或其他高山的 高山的,高山上的(尤指阿尔卑斯山)

alpine


ALPINE

Antihypertensive Treatment & Lipid Profile in a North of Sweden Efficacy Evaluation. A clinical trial comparing long-term (1-year) low-dose diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide, or HCTZ, ± a beta-blocker, atenolol), to an angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker (candesartan ± a calcium antagonist, felodipine), in newly diagnosed hypertensives.
Conclusion Metabolic changes and adverse effects were reduced with candesartan.

alpine

descriptive of the area above the tree line on mountains.

ALPINE


AcronymDefinition
ALPINEAntihypertensive Treatment and Lipid Profile in a North of Sweden Efficacy Evaluation (drug trial)
ALPINEAdvanced Logistics Program Integration and Engineering

alpine


Related to alpine: pioneer
  • adj

Synonyms for alpine

adj mountainous

Synonyms

  • mountainous
  • high
  • towering
  • soaring
  • steep
  • rocky
  • highland
  • upland

Words related to alpine

adj living or growing above the timber line

Related Words

  • biological science
  • biology
  • highland
  • upland
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