inland
/ˈɪn.lənd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɪn.lənd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈin-ˌland -lənd/ (ame, mw) · /ˌɪnˈlænd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪnˈlænd/ (ame, ipa)
inland — 形容詞
- inlandpositive
- more inlandcomparative
- most inlandsuperlative
1. located in the central part of a country, far from the ocean or any coastal area
內陸的
位於國家內部、遠離海洋的
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.
Watanabe 一家人在日本的內陸地區經營一座小型農場。
collocation: inland region
Inland areas often have hotter summers and colder winters than the coast.
內陸地區的夏天通常比沿海更熱，冬天也更冷。
contrast: inland areas vs the coast
Astrid grew up in an inland city surrounded by tall mountains.
Astrid 在一個被高山環繞的內陸城市長大。
The inland lake froze completely during the cold winter months.
那座內陸湖泊在寒冷的冬季完全結冰了。
- 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 — 副詞
1. moving, going, or directed into the central part of a country rather than stayin
往內陸
朝或位於國家內部
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.
在雪梨降落後，Astrid 和她的父親開車向內陸朝山區前進。
verb + inland + toward (destination)
Felipe's hometown is far inland, about four hours from the nearest beach.
Felipe 的家鄉位在很深的內陸，距離最近的海灘大約四小時車程。
far inland + distance from coast
The river flows inland for two hundred kilometres before reaching the lake.
這條河向內陸流了兩百公里，之後注入湖泊。
Quan decided to travel inland to explore several ancient temples along the river.
Quan 決定向內陸旅行，去探索河邊的幾座古老寺廟。
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 — 名詞
1. the area of a nation that is far from the ocean and not close to any coast
內陸地區
國家遠離海洋的區域
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.
大部分人口住在沿海地區，而非內陸地區。
the inland vs the coast contrast
Amira's research focuses on the native wildlife of the Australian inland.
Amira 的研究重點是澳洲內陸地區的原生野生動物。
the ... inland (specific region reference)
Supplies are much more expensive in the inland because the roads are limited.
由於道路有限，內陸地區的物資價格要貴得多。
Hiro spent a whole month travelling across the inland to study local farming methods.
Hiro 花了整整一個月的時間穿越內陸地區，研究當地的耕種方式。
- 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'.