terrain
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++ter·rain /teˈreɪn, tə-/ ●○○ noun [countable, uncountable] HELAND/GROUNDa particular type of land 地形，地势 rocky terrain 多石的地形► see thesaurus at ground
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terrain• For the moment, however, it is sufficient to reflect on the difficult terrain which we are traversing.• They had to drive very slowly over the difficult terrain.• First there was the difficult terrain.• In much of the up- and-down terrain between Dulzura and Tecate, the mountains themselves are the only barrier.• Sometimes, as a matter of necessity, you must tackle the harder terrain first.• The mountain Nui Ba Den was a singular feature in my area of operation and a good example of hazardous terrain.• Rocky terrain with relatively easy access is the shore to look for.• Boots are the best footwear on rough terrain.• The further we moved towards the Rabari camp, the more desolate the terrain became.• The terrain on the island varies quite a bit.• Last year they came back for a checkup and medics found their wheelchairs were ruined by the war torn terrain.Origin terrain (1700-1800) French “land, ground”, from Latin terrenum, from terra; → TERRACEter·rain nounChineseSyllable
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terrain
ter‧rain /teˈreɪn, tə-/
noun [uncountable and countable]a particular type of land:
rocky terrain
▪ the ground the surface of the earth, or the soil on its surface: He collapsed and fell to the ground. | The ground was wet and muddy.
▪the ocean/forest/cave etc floor the ground at the bottom of the ocean, a forest, a cave etc: Many wonderful creatures live on the ocean floor.
▪land used when talking about an area of ground that is owned by someone, or is used for an activity. Also used when talking about the part of the earth’s surface that is not covered with water: His family owns a lot of land. | agricultural land | She got off the ferry, happy to be back on dry land.
▪terrain a type of land – used when talking about how easy an area of land is to cross, and whether it is rocky, flat etc: The Land Rover is built to go over rough terrain. | The terrain gets flatter when you go further south.
▪earth/soil the substance that plants grow in: The vegetables were still covered in black soil.
▪mud wet earth: Your shoes are covered in mud.
ter‧rain /teˈreɪn, tə-/
noun [uncountable and countable]a particular type of land: | THESAURUS |
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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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