south seas

language: ru

definitions

  1. A historical and geographical term referring to the tropical waters and islands of the Pacific Ocean south of the equator.
    ru: Южные острова Тихого океана
  2. Historically refers to the waters frequented by whalers and pirates, evoking romance and danger.
    ru: Воды китобоев и пиратов

examples

  1. Explorers mapped the islands of the South Seas centuries ago.

    Исследователи нанесли на карту острова Южных морей столетия назад.

  2. Queequeg was a skilled harpooner from the legendary South Seas.

    Куикуег был искусным гарпунером из легендарных Южных морей.