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mainland

🇬🇧 UK/'meinlәnd/🇺🇸 US
C1

Definitions

n.

The main continuous landmass of a country or continent, as distinct from its islands.

大陆,本土(与岛屿相对)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
mainother
+
landearth, ground, country
=mainland

Common Collocations

  • 1.mainland China中国大陆
  • 2.mainland coast大陆海岸
  • 3.mainland territory大陆领土

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The mainland has a different climate from the islands.

  • 2.

    Trade between the mainland and overseas territories increased significantly.

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