peninsula
/pəˈnɪnsjələ/ · /pəˈnɪnsələ/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #3953 in the learning path
半岛
Definitions
n. Land almost surrounded by water but connected to a larger landmass.
半岛
Example
We cycled around the peninsula and stopped at a beach.
我们骑车绕着半岛游览，在一处海滩停了下来。
Tourism on the peninsula provides local employment, but excessive development could damage its fragile coastal habitats.
半岛上的旅游业为当地提供了就业机会，但过度开发可能破坏其脆弱的沿海栖息地。
Collocations
- a narrow peninsula
- the tip of the peninsula
- on a peninsula
Word family
- peninsular (adj.)
Usage tip
半岛与大陆相连；island指四面环水的岛。
FAQ
- What does peninsula mean?
- Land almost surrounded by water but connected to a larger landmass.
- How is peninsula pronounced?
- UK /pəˈnɪnsjələ/, US /pəˈnɪnsələ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
