mainland
/ˈmeɪnlənd/
CEFR level B2Topic TravelWord #4411 in the learning path
大陆；本土
Definitions
n. The main land area, excluding nearby islands.
大陆；本土
adj. Located on or relating to the main land area.
大陆的；本土的
Example
We caught the morning ferry back to the mainland.
我们乘早班渡轮回到了大陆。
Reliable transport links between small islands and the mainland are essential for healthcare access and economic development.
小岛与大陆之间可靠的交通联系对获得医疗服务和经济发展至关重要。
Collocations
- on the mainland
- mainland Europe
- mainland residents
Usage tip
名词常用the mainland；作定语如mainland Europe。
FAQ
- What does mainland mean?
- The main land area, excluding nearby islands. Located on or relating to the main land area.
- How is mainland pronounced?
- UK /ˈmeɪnlənd/, US /ˈmeɪnlənd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
