dale
/deɪl/ (bre, ipa) · [dˈel] /deɪl/ (ame, ipa) · [dˈel] /ˈdāl/ (ame, mw)
dale — 名詞
- dalesingular
- dalesplural
1. a broad, open valley, often one with a stream or river flowing through it
山谷
兩山之間的開闊低地，常有溪河流經
a broad, open valley, often one with a stream or river flowing through it
João walked his dog along the path through the <hw>dale</hw> every morning.
João 每天早上沿著穿過山谷的小徑遛狗。
locative: through the dale
Thick mist covered the <hw>dale</hw> when Nora opened her curtains.
Nora 拉開窗簾時，濃霧籠罩著山谷。
A small river runs through the <hw>dale</hw> between the two hills.
一條小河從兩座山之間的山谷流過。
Joshua cycled across the <hw>dale</hw> to reach the old stone bridge.
Joshua 騎著腳踏車穿過山谷，來到那座古老的石橋。
- hill
a raised area of land, the opposite landscape feature
用法筆記
Less common than valley; frequently found in place names, literary writing, and northern British English.
2. a hilly region in northern England known for its many valleys and natural beauty
北英谷地
英格蘭北部以山谷和丘陵景觀聞名的地區
a hilly region in northern England known for its many valleys and natural beauty, often called the Dales
Every summer, Rachid and his family go hiking in the Yorkshire <hw>Dales</hw>.
每年夏天，Rachid 和家人會去約克郡谷地健行。
the Yorkshire Dales (proper noun)
Putri took photos of the stone walls and sheep in the <hw>Dales</hw>.
Putri 拍攝了谷地裡石牆和羊群的照片。
A guidebook describes the best walks in the Yorkshire <hw>Dales</hw> for beginners.
一本旅遊指南介紹了約克郡谷地最適合初學者的健行路線。
Rohan stayed at a small inn in the <hw>Dales</hw> while travelling in England.
Rohan 在英國旅行期間，住在谷地的一家小旅館裡。
用法筆記
Often capitalized as the Dales when referring specifically to the Yorkshire Dales National Park or the surrounding region in northern England.