English Dictionary

Mid-Atlantic

name

The middle of the East Coast of the United States, typically consisting of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC. / Used alone, with "the".

The Mid-Atlantic region is known for its rich history and diverse culture.

意味（1）

The middle of the East Coast of the United States, typically consisting of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC.

意味（2）

Used alone, with "the".

All the best hydrographers, both of this country and of the United States, agree in the conclusion that the Florida Current dies out in the mid-Atlantic, losing all the attributes by which it had been previously distinguished— […]

意味（3）

Used alone, after a verb or preposition of location, without "the".

Cyclones coming from Labrador work round this hump to the S.E., and die out in mid-Atlantic.

意味（4）

Used as an attributive modifier in compounds such as "mid-Atlantic current" and "Mid-Atlantic Ridge": located in, or otherwise relating to, the mid-Atlantic.

As they appear today these approaches are first, the north Atlantic chain of islands connecting northern Europe with Labrador; second, the mid-Atlantic currents setting steadily westward from the African coast to South America and the West Indies; third, […]

意味（5）

(figuratively) Used as an attributive modifier in compounds such as "mid-Atlantic accent" and "mid-Atlantic English": half-American, half-European; combining American and European elements.

‘That lecturer sure is a pain in the ass, man,’ said Keith, in a contrived, mid-Atlantic accent.