
inland
/ˈɪnlənd/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #4417 in the learning path
内陆的;内地的
Definitions
adj. Located away from the coast, towards the country's interior
内陆的;内地的
adv. Away from the coast, towards or within the interior
向内陆;在内陆
Example
We stayed in a quiet inland village surrounded by hills.
我们住在一个群山环绕的宁静内陆村庄。
As coastal flooding becomes more frequent, some communities may move inland to reduce their exposure to risk.
随着沿海洪灾日益频繁,一些社区可能迁往内陆,以降低面临的风险。
Collocations
- inland areas
- inland waterways
- move inland
Usage tip
与coastal相对;作副词时也常重读第二音节。
FAQ
- What does inland mean?
- Located away from the coast, towards the country's interior Away from the coast, towards or within the interior
- How is inland pronounced?
- UK /ˈɪnlənd/, US /ˈɪnlənd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.