atlas
Pronunciación: ['ætləs]
Palabra
Contexto: «geography»
(noun) a book or collection of maps that show different places around the world. It's like a guide that helps you understand where countries, cities, and roads are located.
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We used an atlas to find out where all the countries are in Europe.
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He couldn't find the information he needed because he didn't have an atlas.
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Can you show me where that city is in the atlas?
Contexto: «mythology»
(noun) a character from Greek mythology who was punished to hold up the sky. People often use his name to refer to strength and endurance.
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In the story, Atlas held up the world on his shoulders, showing incredible strength.
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Unlike Atlas, the hero in the story didn't have to carry such a heavy burden.
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Do you know why Atlas was condemned to hold up the sky?
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