undulate
/ˈʌndjʊleɪt/ · /ˈʌndʒəleɪt/
CEFR level C2Topic NatureWord #7114 in the learning path
波动；呈波浪状起伏
Definitions
v. Move or rise and fall in a smooth, wave-like pattern.
波动；呈波浪状起伏
Example
Long strands of seaweed undulate gently beneath the water.
长长的海藻在水下轻轻起伏。
The grasslands undulate towards the distant mountains, providing varied habitats for a wide range of species.
草原绵延起伏，伸向远山，为众多物种提供了多样的栖息地。
Collocations
- undulate gently
- undulating hills
- undulating terrain
Word family
- undulation (n.)
- undulating (adj.)
Synonyms
- ripple
Usage tip
描述地形起伏时，常用形容词undulating。
FAQ
- What does undulate mean?
- Move or rise and fall in a smooth, wave-like pattern.
- How is undulate pronounced?
- UK /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/, US /ˈʌndʒəleɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
