CENOTE
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Example

We swam in a cenote surrounded by jungle and birds.

我们在天然井里游泳,四周是丛林和鸟。

Definition

Natural, water-filled sinkhole in limestone, common in Yucatán

  • Formed by collapsed rock exposing groundwater

由石灰岩塌陷形成、与地下水相通的天然井

  • 尤其见于尤卡坦半岛

Cenote regarded as sacred, used for Maya ritual offerings

被视为神圣、供玛雅人进行祭祀供奉的天然井