Then there is Antarctic's remoteness, with some mineral deposits found in windswept locations on a continent that is larger than Europe and where winter temperatures hover around minus 55 degrees Celsius.
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柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
ADJ
(地方)当风的,受大风吹的
A windswept place has no shelter and is not protected against strong winds.