mainland
UK/'meinlәnd/US
C1
Definitions
n.
The principal landmass of a country or continent, as distinct from its islands
大陆，本土（相对于岛屿）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmain + land = the main body of land — the principal landmass as opposed to outlying islands.
Root land still carries 17 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.mainland China中国大陆
- 2.the mainland coast大陆海岸
- 3.from the mainland来自大陆
Example Sentences
- 1.
A ferry connects the island to the mainland twice a day.
- 2.
Their company has offices across mainland China.