terrain
gb/tɚˈeɪn/ us/tɚˈeɪn/
B2
Ingles
~ 9200
terep, környezet
PANGNGALAN
B2
1
terep
B1
Padron ng paggamit:
the terrain of [a place]
The mountain terrain is too steep for cars to reach the village.
A hegyi terep túl meredek ahhoz, hogy autóval meg lehessen közelíteni a falut.
Hikers should study the terrain before starting the trail.
A túrázóknak indulás előtt tanulmányozniuk kell a terepet.
The desert terrain is dry and open, with almost no shade.
Farmers prefer flat terrain because it is easier to plough.
The rough terrain made the bike race especially challenging.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
The terrain here is very flat.
Itt nagyon lapos a terep.
We drove over rocky terrain in the old jeep.
A régi dzsippel sziklás terepen mentünk.
Soldiers must train in different types of terrain.
In winter the icy terrain is dangerous.
They crossed difficult terrain to reach the small town.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes think "terrain" only means mountains or very wild land, but it can describe any kind of land surface, including flat or gentle areas. Another mistake is using "terrain" for water areas; it is only for land. Learners may also overuse "ground" or "land" when "terrain" is better for talking about how easy or hard an area is to cross.
Kahulugan
physical features of land
Mga kolokasyon
mountainous terrain
|rugged terrain
|rough terrain
|flat terrain
|rocky terrain
|difficult terrain
Mga kasingkahulugan
landscape (Focuses more on the general appearance of an area; less about how easy it is to move across it.)
|
topography (More technical; often used in geography to talk about the detailed surface features of land.)
|
ground (Very general word for the solid surface of the earth; does not usually emphasize variation like steep or flat.)
Mga kasalungat
sea (Contrasts dry land with large areas of water.)
|
water (General opposite of dry land surface, especially when contrasting land routes with rivers, lakes, or oceans.)
Mga tema
geography
|travel
|environment
|nature
|space
Depinisyon
The shape and surface of land in a place, for example if it is flat, hilly, or rocky, and how easy it is to move across it.
The physical characteristics of an area of land, including its shape, elevation, and surface conditions, especially in relation to how easy or hard it is to cross.
PANGNGALAN
C1
FORMAL
2
környezet
B1
Padron ng paggamit:
the terrain of [an activity or field]
The political terrain has shifted dramatically since the last election.
Az utolsó választás óta a politikai környezet drámaian megváltozott.
Start-ups must understand the legal terrain before entering the market.
A startupoknak piacra lépés előtt meg kell érteniük a jogi környezetet.
We need to map the digital terrain before investing in new platforms.
The report helps companies navigate the complex regulatory terrain.
Social media has changed the terrain of modern campaigning.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
The political terrain is very different today.
Ma nagyon más a politikai környezet.
New laws have changed the legal terrain for small businesses.
Az új törvények megváltoztatták a kisvállalkozások jogi környezetét.
Young voters are changing the terrain of the election.
We must understand the cultural terrain before we advertise there.
Technology is shaping the terrain of education.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may not realize that "terrain" can be used in a formal, figurative way for situations like politics or business, and may use only "situation" or "environment" instead. Another mistake is using this figurative sense in very casual speech where simpler words like "situation" or "scene" sound more natural.
Kahulugan
overall conditions in a field
Mga kolokasyon
political terrain
|legal terrain
|economic terrain
|changing terrain
|complex terrain
Mga kasingkahulugan
landscape (Very common figurative use for the general situation in a field; slightly less formal than "terrain".)
|
environment (Focuses on surrounding conditions; often broader and less about strategy than "terrain".)
|
arena (Emphasizes a place of activity or competition, especially in politics or business, rather than detailed conditions.)
Mga kasalungat
stability (Used as a contrast when the "terrain" is described as changing, uncertain, or complex.)
Mga tema
politics
|business
|society
|work
|core_vocabulary
Depinisyon
The general situation and conditions in an area of life, such as politics or business, especially when you plan how to act in it.
The overall situation, structure, and conditions within a particular activity, field, or area of life, especially when considering strategies and possible actions.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
terrain
IPA
GB/tɚˈeɪn/
US/tɚˈeɪn/
Mga pantig at diin
ter - rain (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (ter)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: terrain
- Plural: terrain, terrains
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
difficult terrain
1/dˈɪfɪkʌlt tɚˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
land where travel is hard
Land where it is hard to move, walk, or drive because of its shape or surface.
Mga Halimbawa
- Helicopters were used to reach villagers in the difficult terrain.
- The army trained in difficult terrain to prepare for real missions.
- Special vehicles are needed to cross such difficult terrain.
rough terrain
1/ɹˈʌf tɚˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
uneven, hard-to-cross land
Ground that is not smooth and is hard to walk, drive, or ride a bike on.
Mga Halimbawa
- The truck was designed to handle rough terrain in remote areas.
- Hikers should wear strong boots when crossing rough terrain.
- The race takes cyclists over very rough terrain in the mountains.
rugged terrain
1/ɹˈʌɡɪd tɚˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
rocky, wild, uneven land
Land that is very rocky, uneven, and wild, making travel or building difficult.
Mga Halimbawa
- The village is surrounded by rugged terrain with steep cliffs.
- Rescue teams searched the rugged terrain for survivors.
- Only experienced climbers should enter such rugged terrain.