terrain
/təˈreɪn/ (bre, ipa) · /təˈreɪn/ (ame, ipa) · /tə-ˈrān also te-/ (ame, mw)
terrain — 名詞
1. the set of natural physical qualities that define a stretch of land — for exampl
地形
土地的自然地理面貌
the set of natural physical qualities that define a stretch of land — for example, whether it is flat, hilly, rocky, or forested
The driver slowed down because the terrain ahead was rocky and uneven.
駕駛放慢了速度，因為前方的地形崎嶇不平。
terrain + descriptive adjective: rocky, uneven
Sade studied the terrain on the map before planning the hiking route.
Sade 在規劃健行路線前，先研究了地圖上的地形。
study + terrain (verb + noun collocation)
This part of the country has flat, dry terrain that makes farming difficult.
這個國家部分地區地勢平坦乾燥，不利耕作。
The soldiers trained in rough mountain terrain to prepare for winter missions.
士兵們在崎嶇的山地進行訓練，為冬季任務做好準備。
The terrain near the coast changes from sandy beaches to steep cliffs.
靠近海岸的地形從沙灘逐漸變成陡峭的懸崖。
- landscape
broader term that includes human-made features such as buildings and roads, not only natural qualities
- topography
more technical; refers specifically to the shape and elevation of the ground surface
- ground
more general; can refer to any outdoor surface, including a flat lawn or a paved area
文法句型
adjective + terrain
terrain + noun
用法筆記
Terrain is most often uncountable (the terrain was difficult), but it can be used as a countable noun when referring to different types of land (the region has several distinct terrains).