terrain
Significado: The physical features and characteristics of an area of land, especially in terms of its suitability for a particular purpose such as military operations, construction, or travel.
Terrain encompasses everything from elevation and slope to vegetation cover and soil type. It is a key consideration in military strategy, urban planning, agriculture, and outdoor recreation. The phrase 'difficult terrain' is widely used to describe areas that are hard to traverse. In figurative usage, 'new terrain' or 'unfamiliar terrain' describes entering unknown or challenging situations.
Ejemplos
- The mountainous terrain made it impossible for heavy vehicles to reach the remote village. 山地地形使重型车辆无法到达这个偏远的村庄。El terreno montañoso hacía imposible que los vehículos pesados llegaran a la remota aldea.山岳地形のため、重車両は遠隔地の村に到達することができませんでした。산악 지형 때문에 중차량이 외딴 마을까지 도달하는 것이 불가능했습니다.
- Military planners studied the terrain carefully before deciding on the best route for the advance. 军事策划者们在决定最佳进军路线之前仔细研究了地形。Los planificadores militares estudiaron cuidadosamente el terreno antes de decidir la mejor ruta para el avance.軍事計画担当者たちは、進軍の最善ルートを決定する前に地形を入念に調査しました。군사 계획자들은 진격을 위한 최적의 경로를 결정하기 전에 지형을 면밀히 조사했습니다.
- Negotiating international trade agreements was unfamiliar terrain for the newly appointed minister. 对新任命的部长来说,谈判国际贸易协定是全然陌生的领域。Negociar acuerdos comerciales internacionales era un terreno desconocido para el ministro recién nombrado.国際貿易協定の交渉は、新任の大臣にとって未知の領域でした。국제 무역 협정 협상은 신임 장관에게 생소한 영역이었습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: academic, professional, media
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From French terrain (ground, land), from Latin terranum, variant of terrenum (earth, ground), from terra (earth). Entered English in the early 18th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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