mainland
/ˈmeɪnlənd/ (bre, ipa) · [mˈenlˌænd] /ˈmeɪnlənd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmeɪn.lænd/ (bre, ipa) · [mˈenlˌænd] /ˈmeɪn.lænd/ (ame, ipa) · [mˈenlˌænd] /ˈmān-ˌland -lənd/ (ame, mw)
mainland — 形容詞
- mainlandpositive
- more mainlandcomparative
- most mainlandsuperlative
1. describing the principal land area of a country, region, or continent, as distin
大陸的
指國家或大陸的主要陸地部分
describing the principal land area of a country, region, or continent, as distinct from nearby islands or offshore territories — for example, mainland China refers to the territories under the PRC's direct control, excluding Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Ferries connect the Greek islands to the mainland port of Piraeus.
渡輪將希臘群島與比雷埃夫斯這個大陸港口連接起來。
mainland + noun: attributive use describing a port
Mainland China and Taiwan share a common language and cultural heritage.
中國大陸與台灣共享共同的語言和文化遺產。
geopolitical collocation: mainland China
The mainland European rail network makes it easy to travel between countries.
歐洲大陸的鐵路網絡讓跨國旅行變得非常方便。
Mainland territories often have different legal systems from offshore islands.
大陸地區的法律制度往往與離島有所不同。
- continental
more common for Europe vs the British Isles; less political
- main
broader in meaning; does not specifically exclude islands
文法句型
mainland + noun
用法筆記
Attributive only — use before a noun (mainland China, mainland Europe). Cannot be used as a predicate (*China is mainland). When used with China, note the geopolitical context: 'mainland China' contrasts with Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
常見錯誤
mainland — 名詞
1. the biggest continuous land area within a country or region, not counting any is
大陸本土
一國或一洲的主要陸地而非島嶼
the biggest continuous land area within a country or region, not counting any islands that lie near it — for example, traveling from an island to the mainland, or comparing island life with life on the mainland.
After three days on the island, Hyun took the ferry back to the mainland.
在島上待了三天之後，Hyun 搭渡輪返回大陸。
the + mainland as a destination
The Greek mainland is dominated by mountains and ancient ruins.
希臘本土以高山和古代遺址為主。
the + country-name + mainland
Many plant species found on the islands are extremely rare on the mainland.
在島上發現的許多植物物種，在本土極為罕見。
Élise grew up on the mainland but spent every summer on a small island.
Élise 在大陸長大，但每個夏天都在小島上度過。
- island
a body of land surrounded by water
- offshore territory
formal; territories separated from the mainland by water
文法句型
the mainland
the + adjective + mainland
用法筆記
Usually used with the definite article 'the' (the mainland). Uncountable — never 'a mainland' or 'mainlands'. In Taiwan, 'the mainland' (大陸) is commonly understood as a reference to Mainland China, though in other contexts it may refer to any country or continent's principal land mass.