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-derivedCommon 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.