地势

dì shì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

地表的起伏形态和地势高低。

The terrain, relief, or topographical features of a place.

用于描述自然地理的形态，如山脉、平原、丘陵等；也可比喻形势或地位。

Used to describe natural geographical features such as mountains, plains, hills; also metaphorically for situation or position.

1 这里地势险要，易守难攻。 (The terrain here is strategically located and difficult to attack.)
2 这片平原的地势平坦开阔，适合耕种。 (The terrain of this plain is flat and open, suitable for farming.)
3 城市的地势高低不平，有很多坡道。 (The city's terrain is uneven with many slopes.)
4 在竞争中，我们要看清地势，找准自己的优势。 (In competition, we need to see the situation clearly and find our own advantages.)
5 他们占领了高地，占据了有利地势。 (They occupied the high ground, gaining favorable terrain.)

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