countryside
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++coun·try·side /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/ ●●● S3 W3 noun [uncountable] COUNTRYSIDEland that is outside cities and towns 郊外；乡下，农村 SYN the country The house had lovely views over open countryside. 这房子望出去是开阔的乡村美景。in the countryside people who live in the countryside 居住在乡下的人► see thesaurus at countryn COLLOCATIONSadjectivesbeautiful/stunningThe countryside between the Alpine villages is stunning.open countryside (=with few buildings, walls, trees etc)The farmhouse has views over open countryside.the surrounding countrysideBoth the town and the surrounding countryside are worth exploring.rolling countryside (=with hills)a valley surrounded by rolling countrysidegreen countrysideOur train was passing through rolling green countryside.unspoilt countryside (=not changed or not having a lot of new buildings)This area is ideal for a weekend break in unspoilt countryside.rugged countryside (=rough and uneven)Uzbekistan is an area known for its rugged countryside and tough people.verbsprotect/conserve the countryside (=stop people building on it or spoiling its beauty)How can we protect the countryside for future generations?spoil/ruin the countrysideToo many tourists can spoil the countryside. THESAURUScountryside noun [uncountable] an area away from towns and cities, where there are fields, forests etc – used especially when talking about the natural beauty of this kind of area 乡间，乡村地区〔尤指其美丽的自然风光〕The walk takes you through some beautiful countryside. 这条步行道带你穿越一些美丽的乡村地区。The countryside changes in winter. 冬天的乡村不一样。the country noun [singular] the area away from towns and cities, where there are fields, forests etc 农村，乡村〔指远离城镇，有田地、森林等的地方〕Tired of city life, they moved to the country. 他们厌倦城市生活，搬到乡下去住了。I've always wanted to live in the country. 我一直想住到农村去。landscape noun [countable usually singular] a large area of countryside that you see from somewhere 风光，风景The house looks out over a peaceful rural landscape. 这房子望出去是一片宁静的田园风光。Adams is famous for his photographs of the American landscape. 亚当斯以其美国风景照片闻名。scenery noun [uncountable] the natural features of part of a country, such as mountains, forests etc, especially when these are attractive 风景，景色〔尤指自然美景〕New Zealand has some spectacular scenery. 新西兰有些地方风景壮丽。wilderness noun [countable, uncountable] a large area of land that has never been developed or farmed 荒野，荒凉之地Yukon is a vast wilderness of mountains, lakes, and forests. 育空地区是一片布满山林和湖泊的广袤荒野。the bush noun [singular] wild country that has not been cleared, especially in Australia or Africa 〔尤指澳大利亚或非洲的〕野外，野地，灌木地带The camp is popular with tourists wishing to experience the African bush. 这个营地在希望体验非洲野地生活的旅游者中很受青睐。rural adjective relating to the country 农村的，乡村的People are moving away from rural areas. 人们逐渐离开农村地区。rural communities 乡村社区
Examples from the Corpus
countryside• Somerset is famous for its rolling hills and beautiful countryside.• We marveled at the peacefulness of the Carolina countryside.• Stephenson drew huge, rabid crowds on his barnstorming tours of the Indiana countryside.• The Provencal countryside provided the inspiration for many artists.• The conclusion would seem to be that the early Anglo-Saxon countryside was not run as efficiently as in the following centuries.• All the surrounding countryside, scorched by the intense heat, is now in flames.• You only have to look at the countryside to understand why.• Many had the means to purchase a dacha in the countryside.• He is planning another trip into the countryside to demonstrate his solar cells as well as a new solar cooker.• She went to an expensive girls school situated deep in the heart of the countryside.• There is no identity to the countryside.• The countryside south of Tabor is mainly cereal-growing, dotted here and there with little lakes.• The countryside of Tuscany is a wonderful landscape of fields and valleys, with many historic monuments.in the countryside• His work typically consists of some form of activity in the countryside, which is then recorded by a photograph or map.• I assumed things had to be better in the countryside than in the city.• Yet there were changes in the countryside.• We also promote recreational cycling in the countryside.• The earlier situation lingered longest in the countryside.• There is certainly very little archaeological evidence of any serious destruction of property in the countryside at this time.• The Neptune is situated in the countryside about 6-7 minutes walk from the lake, near to the Hotel Form.• Matchmakers were still at work in the countryside.coun·try·side noun →n COLLOCATIONS1 →THESAURUS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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countryside
coun‧try‧side S3 W3 /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/
noun [uncountable]
land that is outside cities and towns
SYN the country:
The house had lovely views over open countryside.
in the countryside
people who live in the countryside
■ adjectives
▪beautiful/stunning The countryside between the Alpine villages is stunning.
▪open countryside (=with few buildings, walls, trees etc) The farmhouse has views over open countryside.
▪the surrounding countryside Both the town and the surrounding countryside are worth exploring.
▪rolling countryside (=with hills) a valley surrounded by rolling countryside
▪green countryside Our train was passing through rolling green countryside.
▪unspoilt countryside (=not changed or not having a lot of new buildings) This area is ideal for a weekend break in unspoilt countryside.
▪rugged countryside (=rough and uneven) Uzbekistan is an area known for its rugged countryside and tough people.
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▪protect/conserve the countryside (=stop people building on it or spoiling its beauty) How can we protect the countryside for future generations?
▪spoil/ruin the countryside Too many tourists can spoil the countryside.
▪ countryside noun [uncountable] an area away from towns and cities, where there are fields, forests etc – used especially when talking about the natural beauty of this kind of area: The walk takes you through some beautiful countryside. | The countryside changes in winter.
▪the country noun [singular] the area away from towns and cities, where there are fields, forests etc: Tired of city life, they moved to the country. | I've always wanted to live in the country.
▪landscape noun [countable usually singular] a large area of countryside that you see from somewhere: The house looks out over a peaceful rural landscape. | Adams is famous for his photographs of the American landscape.
▪scenery noun [uncountable] the natural features of part of a country, such as mountains, forests etc, especially when these are attractive: New Zealand has some spectacular scenery.
▪wilderness noun [uncountable and countable] a large area of land that has never been developed or farmed: Yukon is a vast wilderness of mountains, lakes, and forests.
▪the bush noun [singular] wild country that has not been cleared, especially in Australia or Africa: The camp is popular with tourists wishing to experience the African bush.
▪rural adjective relating to the country: People are moving away from rural areas. | rural communities
coun‧try‧side S3 W3 /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/
noun [uncountable]land that is outside cities and towns
SYN the country:
in the countryside
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country (often the country ) an area that is away from towns and cities, especially one with particular natural features（常作 the country）尤指具有自然特征的乡下、乡村 ：◆ She lives in the country. 她住在乡下。 ◆ an area of wooded country 树木覆盖的乡村地区 landscape everything that you can see when you look across a large area of land, especially in the country 尤指乡村的风景或景色 ：◆ This pattern of woods and fields is typical of the English landscape. 这种林地与田野的格局是典型的英格兰乡村景色。 countryside land outside towns and cities, with fields, woods and farms 指乡村、农村 NOTE Countryside is usually used when you are talking about the beauty or peacefulness of a country area.* countryside 通常用于强调乡村地区的美丽或宁静 ：◆ a little village in the French countryside 法国乡间的小村庄 terrain ( land指地带、土地 NOTE Terrain is used when you are describing the natural features of an area, for example if it is rough, flat, etc.* terrain 用于描述某地区的地形或地势 ：◆ The truck bumped its way over the rough terrain. 卡车在崎岖不平的地面上颠簸行进。 land (usually the land ) the countryside; the way people live in the country as opposed to in towns and cities（通常作 the land）指与城镇相对的农村、农村生活方式 ：◆ Many younger people are leaving the land to find work in the cities. 许多较年轻的人陆续离开农村到城市去找工作。 scenery the natural features of an area, such as mountains, valleys, rivers and forests, especially when these are attractive to look at 指自然风景、景色、风光 ：◆ We stopped on the mountain pass to admire the scenery. 我们在山口停下来欣赏风景。
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mountainous/mountain/wild/rugged country/landscape/countryside/terrain/scenerybeautiful/glorious/dramatic country/landscape/countryside/sceneryopen country/landscape/countryside/terrain/landrolling country/landscape/countrysideto protect the landscape/countryside/land
Town 城镇
live in a city/a town/an urban environment/( a concrete jungle/the suburbs/shanty towns/slums住在城里／镇上／城区／混凝土丛林／郊区／棚户区／贫民窟 live ( downtown/in the downtown area/especially
NAmE ( in the city centreBrE 住在市中心 enjoy/like the hectic pace of life/the hustle and bustle of city life喜欢忙碌的生活节奏／城市生活的热闹 cope with the stress/pressure of urban life应对城市生活的压力 get caught up in the rat race卷入大城市里为财富、权力等的疯狂追逐中 prefer/seek the anonymity of life in a big city更喜欢／追求大城市里人与人互不相识的生活 be drawn by/resist the lure of the big city被大城市的诱惑所吸引；抵御大城市的诱惑 head for the bright lights (of the big city/New York)奔向（大城市／纽约）五光十色的生活 enjoy/love the vibrant/lively nightlife享受／喜爱充满生机的夜生活 have/be close to all the amenities拥有／紧靠各种便利设施 be surrounded by towering skyscrapers/a soulless urban sprawl被高耸入云的摩天大楼／毫无生气的城市拓展区所包围 use/travel by/rely on ( public transport/BrE ( public transportationNAmE 使用／出行乘坐／依赖公共交通 put up with/get stuck in/sit in massive/huge/heavy/endless/constant traffic jams忍受／陷入大面积／严重的／没完没了的／持续的交通堵塞 tackle/ease/reduce/relieve/alleviate the heavy/severe traffic congestion处理／缓解严重的交通堵塞 be affected/choked/damaged by pollution受到污染的影响；被污染呛得透不过气；受到污染的伤害
Country 乡村
live in a village/the countryside/an isolated area/a rural backwater/( the sticks住在村里／乡村／偏僻的地区／落后的乡村／偏远的乡村地区 enjoy/like the relaxed/slower pace of life享受／喜欢悠闲／缓慢的生活节奏 enjoy/love/explore the great outdoors享受／喜欢／探索蓝天碧野 look for/find/get/enjoy a little peace and quiet寻找／找到／得到／享受一点宁静与安宁 need/want to get back/closer to nature需要／想要回去／接近大自然 be surrounded by open/unspoilt/picturesque countryside四周被空旷的／未被污染的／风景如画的乡村环绕 escape/quit/get out of/leave the rat race逃离／退出城市中你死我活的竞争 seek/achieve a better/healthy work-life balance寻求／达到工作与生活更好的／健康的平衡 downshift to a less stressful life选择压力较小的生活 seek/start a new life in the country在乡村寻求／开始一种新的生活 ( BrE up sticks/ NAmE pull up stakes and move to/head for…突然迁居到… create/build/foster a strong sense of community树立／培养强烈的社群意识 depend on/be employed in/work in agriculture依赖／从事农业 live off/farm/work the land靠土地为生；耕种土地 tackle/address the problem of rural unemployment解决农村失业问题