ravine
의미: A deep, narrow valley or gully, smaller than a canyon, typically formed by the erosive action of running water.
Ravines are common in hilly and mountainous terrain, where streams have cut deeply into soft rock or soil. They can form relatively quickly compared to canyons, especially in areas with heavy rainfall and loose sediments. In military terminology, ravines provide natural defensive positions and obstacles. The word is frequently encountered in adventure fiction and travel writing to evoke dramatic, rugged landscapes.
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- The path descended steeply into a ravine choked with ferns and brambles before crossing a narrow wooden bridge. 小路陡峭地下行到一条长满蕨类和荆棘的深沟中,然后穿过一座狭窄的木桥。El sendero descendía abruptamente hasta un barranco cubierto de helechos y zarzas antes de cruzar un estrecho puente de madera.小道は急な傾斜でシダやイバラに覆われた渓谷へと下り、狭い木の橋を渡りました。오솔길은 양치식물과 가시덤불로 뒤덮인 골짜기로 급하게 내려간 뒤 좁은 나무다리를 건넜습니다.
- Flash flooding had carved a deep ravine through the hillside, exposing layers of red sandstone. 山洪暴发在山坡上冲刷出一道深沟,露出了层层红砂岩。Las riadas habían excavado un profundo barranco en la ladera, dejando al descubierto capas de arenisca roja.鉄砲水が丘の斜面に深い渓谷を刻み、赤い砂岩の地層を露出させました。돌발 홍수가 산비탈에 깊은 골짜기를 파내어 붉은 사암 지층을 드러냈습니다.
- The soldiers used the ravine as cover, advancing along its floor whilst remaining hidden from enemy observation. 士兵们利用深沟作为掩护,沿着沟底前进,同时避开敌方的观察。Los soldados utilizaron el barranco como cobertura, avanzando por su fondo mientras permanecían ocultos de la observación enemiga.兵士たちは渓谷を遮蔽物として利用し、敵の監視から身を隠しながら谷底を前進しました。병사들은 골짜기를 엄폐물로 활용하여 적의 관측으로부터 몸을 숨긴 채 계곡 바닥을 따라 전진했습니다.
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맥락: academic, media
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From French ravin (a hollow, gully), related to ravine (violent rush of water), from Latin rapina (plunder, carrying off), from rapere (to seize). Entered English in the 18th century.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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