late 14c., occean of Athlant "sea off the west coast of Africa" (early 15c. as occean Atlantyke), from Latin Atlanticus, from Greek Atlantikos "of Atlas," adjectival form of Atlas (genitive Atlantos), in reference to Mount Atlas in Mauritania (see Atlas). Applied to the whole ocean since c. 1600.
双语例句
1. The Atlantic coast is within sight of the hotel.
从宾馆可以看见大西洋海岸。
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2. Atlantic City is the hot favourite to stage the fight.
在大西洋城举行这场拳击比赛是众望所归。
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3. A tropical storm is gaining strength in the eastern Atlantic.
在大西洋东部，一场热带风暴的风力正逐渐增强。
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4. Shrill voices on both sides of the Atlantic are advocating protectionism.
大西洋两岸都在大肆鼓吹贸易保护主义。
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5. The Atlantic Ocean had undergone changes in temperature and salinity.
