inland
/ˈɪn.lənd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɪn.lənd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈin-ˌland -lənd/ (ame, mw) · /ˌɪnˈlænd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪnˈlænd/ (ame, ipa)
inland — adjective
- inlandpositive
- more inlandcomparative
- most inlandsuperlative
1. located in the central part of a country, far from the ocean or any coastal area
located in the central part of a country, far from the ocean or any coastal area
The Watanabe family runs a small farm in an inland region of Japan.
collocation: inland region
Inland areas often have hotter summers and colder winters than the coast.
contrast: inland areas vs the coast
Astrid grew up in an inland city surrounded by tall mountains.
The inland lake froze completely during the cold winter months.
- interior
broader — can refer to the inside of any area, not just a country
- landlocked
stronger — means completely surrounded by land with no sea access
- in-country
formal — used mainly in logistics or travel
文法句型
inland + noun
用法筆記
Always used before a noun — you cannot say 'a region inland' to mean an inland region. The noun 'inland' is used instead.
常見錯誤
inland — adverb
1. moving, going, or directed into the central part of a country rather than stayin
moving, going, or directed into the central part of a country rather than staying near the coast
After landing in Sydney, Astrid and her father drove inland toward the mountains.
verb + inland + toward (destination)
Felipe's hometown is far inland, about four hours from the nearest beach.
far inland + distance from coast
The river flows inland for two hundred kilometres before reaching the lake.
Quan decided to travel inland to explore several ancient temples along the river.
文法句型
verb + inland
verb + far inland
用法筆記
Common after verbs of motion such as travel, drive, head, move, or flow. The phrase 'far inland' emphasises a great distance from the coast.
inland — noun
1. the area of a nation that is far from the ocean and not close to any coast
the area of a nation that is far from the ocean and not close to any coast
Most of the population lives near the coast rather than in the inland.
the inland vs the coast contrast
Amira's research focuses on the native wildlife of the Australian inland.
the ... inland (specific region reference)
Supplies are much more expensive in the inland because the roads are limited.
Hiro spent a whole month travelling across the inland to study local farming methods.
- interior
more common in formal or travel writing; same meaning
- hinterland
refers to the area behind a coast or river, often less developed
- backcountry
focuses on remoteness and lack of settlement
文法句型
the inland
用法筆記
Usually preceded by 'the' and treated as a singular, uncountable noun. When referring to a specific named inland region (e.g. 'the Australian inland'), it still takes 'the'.