mountain
/ˈmaʊntɪn/ · /ˈmaʊntən/
CEFR level A1Topic NatureWord #654 in the learning path
山；高山
Definitions
n. a very high area of land with steep sides
山；高山
n. a very large amount of something
大量；一大堆
Example
Snow covered the mountain even in the middle of summer.
即使在盛夏，那座山仍被白雪覆盖。
Mountain communities often face higher transport costs because steep terrain makes road construction more difficult.
山区社区往往面临更高的运输成本，因为陡峭的地形增加了修路的难度。
Collocations
- mountain range
- mountain peak
- climb a mountain
- a mountain of work
Word family
- mountainous (adj.)
- mountaineer (n.)
- mountaineering (n.)
Usage tip
一座山用 mountain；山脉通常用 mountain range。
FAQ
- What does mountain mean?
- a very high area of land with steep sides a very large amount of something
- How is mountain pronounced?
- UK /ˈmaʊntɪn/, US /ˈmaʊntən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
