woodland
/ˈwʊdlənd/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈʊdlˌænd] /ˈwʊdlənd/ (ame, ipa) · [wˈʊdlˌænd] /ˈwu̇d-lənd -ˌland/ (ame, mw)
woodland — noun
- woodlandsingular
- woodlandsplural
1. ground on which trees grow naturally, often covering a large stretch of countrys
ground on which trees grow naturally, often covering a large stretch of countryside
The hikers passed through dense woodland before reaching the lake.
collocation: dense woodland
Ancient woodland like this has stood here for hundreds of years.
collocation: ancient woodland
The woodland surrounding the village is home to wild deer and foxes.
Gita's family owns a small area of woodland behind their house.
- forest
larger and usually denser than woodland, with a thick canopy of tall trees
- woods
more informal than woodland; suggests a smaller, less formal area of trees
- timberland
mainly American English; emphasises land managed for wood production
- clearing
an open area inside a woodland where no trees grow
用法筆記
Most often uncountable (a large area of woodland), but countable when referring to separate named areas (the ancient woodlands of southern England).
常見錯誤
woodland — adjective
- woodlandpositive
- more woodlandcomparative
- most woodlandsuperlative
1. describing plants, animals, or places that belong to or are found in a woodland
describing plants, animals, or places that belong to or are found in a woodland environment
Woodland birds such as owls and woodpeckers need large trees for nesting.
attributive use: woodland birds
The council plans to protect this woodland area from new building work.
Rin saw a family of badgers moving through the woodland undergrowth.
Many woodland flowers bloom in early spring before the trees grow leaves.
用法筆記
Used only before a noun (attributive position). You cannot say 'This area is very woodland' — instead use 'wooded' as a predicative adjective or use 'woodland' as a noun: 'This area is woodland.'