
landslide
/ˈlændslaɪd/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #5032 in the learning path
山体滑坡
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.