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terrain

/təˈreɪn/

Terrain refers to the physical features or the shape of a piece of land. It describes whether the ground is flat, hilly, rocky, or difficult to travel across.

例文

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1

The park has very flat terrain, so it is easy to walk there.

The ground in the park is flat and easy for walking.

2

The explorers documented the rugged terrain of the mountain range.

The travelers wrote about the rough ground of the mountains.

3

Watch your step because the terrain here is really rocky.

Be careful because the ground has many rocks.

語族

名詞
terrain
形容詞
terrestrial
関連
territory
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覚え方のコツ

Terrain starts with 'Ter' just like 'Terra' (the Latin word for Earth). Think of an 'All-Terrain' bike that goes on any ground.

クイックテスト

The hikers struggled because the _____ was very steep and rocky.

正解!

正解は: terrain

例文

1

The park has very flat terrain, so it is easy to walk there.

everyday

The ground in the park is flat and easy for walking.

2

The explorers documented the rugged terrain of the mountain range.

formal

The travelers wrote about the rough ground of the mountains.

3

Watch your step because the terrain here is really rocky.

informal

Be careful because the ground has many rocks.

4

The research paper analyzes how the local terrain affects water flow.

academic

The study looks at how the shape of the land moves water.

5

Our new vehicles are designed to handle any type of terrain.

business

Our new cars can drive on any kind of ground.

語族

名詞
terrain
形容詞
terrestrial
関連
territory

よく使う組み合わせ

rough terrain uneven or bumpy ground
mountainous terrain land with many mountains
difficult terrain land that is hard to move across
flat terrain level or even ground
rocky terrain land covered in rocks

よく使うフレーズ

all-terrain vehicle

a vehicle that can drive on rocks, mud, and sand

familiar terrain

a place or subject that you know well

cover the terrain

to travel over or discuss an entire area

よく混同される語

terrain vs territory

Terrain is about physical shape (hills/rocks), while territory is about who owns the land (countries/regions).

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使い方のコツ

Use 'terrain' when you want to describe the physical difficulty or appearance of the ground, especially for hiking or driving.

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よくある間違い

Do not use 'terrain' to mean a general country or nation; use 'country' or 'territory' for that.

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覚え方のコツ

Terrain starts with 'Ter' just like 'Terra' (the Latin word for Earth). Think of an 'All-Terrain' bike that goes on any ground.

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語源

Derived from the French word 'terrain' and the Latin 'terra', meaning earth or land.

文法パターン

uncountable noun (usually) can be used as a countable noun when referring to different types (terrains) no gender
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文化的な背景

In many English-speaking cultures, 'terrain' is a key word used in outdoor hobbies like hiking, mountain biking, and off-road driving.

クイックテスト

The hikers struggled because the _____ was very steep and rocky.

正解!

正解は: terrain

関連単語

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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