insular
US /ˈɪn.sə.lɚ/
UK /ˈɪn.sjə.lər/
形容詞
1.
孤立的, 狹隘的
ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience
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The small community was quite insular, rarely interacting with outsiders.
這個小社區相當孤立，很少與外界交流。
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His insular views prevented him from understanding different perspectives.
他狹隘的觀點使他無法理解不同的視角。
2.
島嶼的, 與島嶼有關的
relating to or characteristic of an island or islands
範例:
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The country's insular geography has shaped its unique culture.
該國島嶼的地理環境塑造了其獨特的文化。
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They studied the flora and fauna of the insular ecosystem.
他們研究了島嶼生態系統的植物群和動物群。
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