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词汇 Pacific slope
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Definition of Pacific slope in English:

Pacific slope

noun pəˌsɪfɪk ˈsləʊp
  • The area of North America west of the Rocky Mountains.

noun pəˌsɪfɪk ˈsləʊp
Australian, NZ slang, historical
  • An escape across the Pacific Ocean to avoid arrest.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Penny Cyclopaedia. From Pacific + slope
early 20th century. From Pacific + slope, with pun on Pacific slope.

Definition of Pacific slope in US English:

Pacific slope

nounpəˌsɪfɪk ˈsləʊp
  • The area of North America west of the Rocky Mountains.

nounpəˌsɪfɪk ˈsləʊp
Australian, NZ slang, historical
  • An escape across the Pacific Ocean to avoid arrest.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Penny Cyclopaedia. From Pacific + slope<br>early 20th century. From Pacific + slope, with pun on Pacific slope.

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