upland
/ˈʌp.lənd/ (bre, ipa) · [ˈʌplənd] /ˈʌp.lənd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈʌplənd/ (bre, ipa) · [ˈʌplənd] /ˈʌplənd/ (ame, ipa) · [ˈʌplənd] /ˈəp-lənd -ˌland/ (ame, mw)
upland — 形容詞
- uplandpositive
- more uplandcomparative
- most uplandsuperlative
1. relating to or located in land that sits naturally high above the level of the s
高地的
高海拔地區的；山區的
relating to or located in land that sits naturally high above the level of the sea, including hilly and mountainous areas rather than flat plains or valleys
The hikers followed a narrow path across the upland meadows of the national park.
登山者沿著國家公園高地草原上的狹窄小徑前進。
attributive use: 'upland meadows'
Upland regions tend to have thinner soil and cooler temperatures than valleys.
高地地區的土壤通常比山谷更薄，氣溫也更低。
attributive: 'upland regions'
The farmer moved her flock to the upland pastures when the snow began to melt.
雪開始融化時，農夫把羊群遷往高地的牧場。
In the summer, the upland forests are full of wildflowers and bird songs.
夏天時，高地的森林裡開滿野花，鳥鳴聲此起彼落。
- highland
Very similar in meaning, but 'highland' often carries cultural associations with Scotland or Ethiopia; 'upland' is a general geographical term
- mountainous
Stronger and narrower — implies steep peaks rather than the gentler, rolling high terrain that 'upland' can describe
- elevated
More general; can refer to any raised position, not just geographical
文法句型
upland + noun (attributive)
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively before a noun (attributive position). There is no comparative or superlative form — you cannot say 'more upland' or 'most upland'.
upland — 名詞
1. a region of elevated land, typically located well away from the coast and at a h
高地；高原
遠離海岸的內陸高地區域
a region of elevated land, typically located well away from the coast and at a higher elevation than the surrounding lowlands, often characterised by thinner soil, cooler temperatures, and sparse settlement
The village sits where the uplands rise sharply from the coastal plain.
村莊位於高地自海岸平原陡升之處。
plural noun: 'the uplands'
Sheep farming is common in the uplands because the soil is too rocky for crops.
高地地區普遍飼養綿羊，因為土壤石頭太多，不適合種植作物。
The government plans to protect more of the uplands as national parks.
政府計劃將更多的高地劃為國家公園加以保護。
Beatrix spent three days exploring the uplands of northern Portugal.
Beatrix 花了三天探索葡萄牙北部的高地。
Renata drew a map of the uplands and the river plains to the east.
Renata 畫了一張地圖，標示出高地以及東邊的河岸平原。
- highlands
More common and often capitalised for specific regions (the Scottish Highlands); 'uplands' is a more general geographical term
- plateau
Refers specifically to a flat, elevated area, whereas 'uplands' can include rolling or uneven terrain
- hill country
More informal and less precise, often used for rural landscapes with moderate hills
文法句型
the uplands
the uplands of [region]
upland (uncountable)
用法筆記
The plural form 'the uplands' is the most common way to refer to a specific highland region. The uncountable singular 'upland' is rarer and appears mainly in generic descriptions ('a landscape of upland and forest').