🇬🇧🇨🇳 terrain - 地形 : English Lesson

Meaning of "terrain" ("地形"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

“Terrain” means what the land in an area is like—its shape, height, and natural features. It can be flat, hilly, rocky, sandy, muddy, or covered in trees. When people talk about terrain, they are thinking about how easy or hard it is to walk, drive, or build on that land, and what it looks and feels like under your feet.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The snowy terrain looked beautiful until I slipped and invented a new winter sport called Face Sledding.

Our teacher said the terrain was uneven, which is adult language for “you’re probably going to fall.”

I ran across the rocky terrain like a superhero and tripped like a regular human.

Our dog studied the backyard terrain like a scientist, then chose the muddiest spot to roll in.

The terrain was so muddy that my shoe decided to stay there and start a new life as a swamp monster.

A small dog led Lina across new terrain: soft meadow, then rocky terrain up a hill, then wet terrain through a stream, then steep terrain of loose stones. Each terrain changed pace; Lina laughed, slipped, and held the dog tight. When they reached the flat terrain at the top, the sunset made them both quiet and happy.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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