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landslide

/ˈlændslaɪd/

CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #5032 in the learning path

山体滑坡

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Definitions

n. a mass of earth and rocks sliding down a slope

山体滑坡

n. an election victory by a very large margin

压倒性胜利

Example

A landslide blocked the road after last night's rain.

昨晚下雨后,一场山体滑坡堵住了道路。

Removing trees from steep hillsides can increase the risk of landslides during periods of heavy rainfall.

砍伐陡峭山坡上的树木,会增加强降雨期间发生山体滑坡的风险。

Collocations

  • trigger a landslide
  • landslide risk
  • landslide victory
  • win by a landslide

Usage tip

政治语境中常指选举中的压倒性胜利。

FAQ

What does landslide mean?
a mass of earth and rocks sliding down a slope an election victory by a very large margin
How is landslide pronounced?
UK /ˈlændslaɪd/, US /ˈlændslaɪd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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