Definitions
n. A raised area of land, usually lower than a mountain.
小山；丘陵
Example
We climbed the hill and watched the sunset.
我们爬上小山，看了日落。
Building houses on steep hills can increase construction costs and expose residents to the risk of landslides.
在陡峭的山坡上建房会增加建设成本，并使居民面临滑坡风险。
Collocations
- climb a hill
- rolling hills
- a steep hill
Word family
- hilly (adj.)
- hillside (n.)
- hilltop (n.)
Usage tip
hill通常比mountain低矮，但没有统一高度界限。
FAQ
- What does hill mean?
- A raised area of land, usually lower than a mountain.
- How is hill pronounced?
- UK /hɪl/, US /hɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
