south seas

language: zh

definitions

  1. A historical and geographical term referring to the tropical waters and islands of the Pacific Ocean south of the equator.
    zh: 赤道以南的太平洋群岛
  2. Historically refers to the waters frequented by whalers and pirates, evoking romance and danger.
    zh: 捕鲸与海盗活动区

examples

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

    几个世纪前，探险家们绘制了南太平洋岛屿的地图。

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

    奎魁格是来自传奇南太平洋的一名熟练鱼叉手。