insular
US /ˈɪn.sə.lɚ/
UK /ˈɪn.sjə.lər/
形容词
1.
孤立的, 狭隘的
ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience
示例:
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The small community was quite insular, rarely interacting with outsiders.
这个小社区相当孤立，很少与外界交流。
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His insular views prevented him from understanding different perspectives.
他狭隘的观点使他无法理解不同的视角。
2.
岛屿的, 与岛屿有关的
relating to or characteristic of an island or islands
示例:
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The country's insular geography has shaped its unique culture.
该国岛屿的地理环境塑造了其独特的文化。
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They studied the flora and fauna of the insular ecosystem.
他们研究了岛屿生态系统的植物群和动物群。
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