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山岭
shān lǐng
Meaning
- mountain ridge
Definition
山岭是指连绵的高山，也泛指山脉或山脊。
A mountain ridge or a continuous range of mountains; generally refers to a mountain range or mountain crest.
Usage
通常用于描述地理特征，指一系列相连的山峰或山脉，也可比喻为连绵起伏的障碍或困难。
Commonly used to describe geographical features, referring to a series of connected peaks or mountain ranges; can also be metaphorically used to describe a series of obstacles or difficulties.
Examples
- 1 这座山岭蜿蜒数百公里，是当地著名的自然景观。(This mountain range stretches for hundreds of kilometers and is a famous local natural landscape.)
- 2 他们翻越了无数山岭，终于到达了目的地。(They crossed countless mountain ridges and finally reached their destination.)
- 3 生活中总有一些难以逾越的山岭，但我们要勇敢面对。(There are always some insurmountable mountain ridges in life, but we must face them bravely.)
- 4 从飞机上俯瞰，山岭如巨龙般盘踞在大地上。(Looking down from the plane, the mountain ranges lie on the land like giant dragons.)
- 5 这条铁路穿过了崇山峻岭，工程难度极大。(This railway passes through towering mountains and ridges, making the project extremely difficult.)
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