upland
/ˈʌp.lənd/ (bre, ipa) · [ˈʌplənd] /ˈʌp.lənd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈʌplənd/ (bre, ipa) · [ˈʌplənd] /ˈʌplənd/ (ame, ipa) · [ˈʌplənd] /ˈəp-lənd -ˌland/ (ame, mw)
upland — adjective
- uplandpositive
- more uplandcomparative
- most uplandsuperlative
1. relating to or located in land that sits naturally high above the level of the s
relating to or located in land that sits naturally high above the level of the sea, including hilly and mountainous areas rather than flat plains or valleys
The hikers followed a narrow path across the upland meadows of the national park.
attributive use: 'upland meadows'
Upland regions tend to have thinner soil and cooler temperatures than valleys.
attributive: 'upland regions'
The farmer moved her flock to the upland pastures when the snow began to melt.
In the summer, the upland forests are full of wildflowers and bird songs.
- highland
Very similar in meaning, but 'highland' often carries cultural associations with Scotland or Ethiopia; 'upland' is a general geographical term
- mountainous
Stronger and narrower — implies steep peaks rather than the gentler, rolling high terrain that 'upland' can describe
- elevated
More general; can refer to any raised position, not just geographical
文法句型
upland + noun (attributive)
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively before a noun (attributive position). There is no comparative or superlative form — you cannot say 'more upland' or 'most upland'.
upland — noun
1. a region of elevated land, typically located well away from the coast and at a h
a region of elevated land, typically located well away from the coast and at a higher elevation than the surrounding lowlands, often characterised by thinner soil, cooler temperatures, and sparse settlement
The village sits where the uplands rise sharply from the coastal plain.
plural noun: 'the uplands'
Sheep farming is common in the uplands because the soil is too rocky for crops.
The government plans to protect more of the uplands as national parks.
Beatrix spent three days exploring the uplands of northern Portugal.
Renata drew a map of the uplands and the river plains to the east.
- highlands
More common and often capitalised for specific regions (the Scottish Highlands); 'uplands' is a more general geographical term
- plateau
Refers specifically to a flat, elevated area, whereas 'uplands' can include rolling or uneven terrain
- hill country
More informal and less precise, often used for rural landscapes with moderate hills
文法句型
the uplands
the uplands of [region]
upland (uncountable)
用法筆記
The plural form 'the uplands' is the most common way to refer to a specific highland region. The uncountable singular 'upland' is rarer and appears mainly in generic descriptions ('a landscape of upland and forest').