盆地

pén dì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

四周高、中间低的地形区域。

A basin; a bowl-shaped landform surrounded by higher ground.

用于描述地理特征，也可比喻类似形状或封闭状态的区域。

Used to describe geographical features, and also metaphorically for areas that are shaped like a basin or are enclosed.

1 这个盆地是一个重要的农业区。 (This basin is an important agricultural area.)
2 四川盆地是中国四大盆地之一。 (Sichuan Basin is one of the four major basins in China.)
3 由于地形封闭，盆地内气候比较干燥。 (Due to the enclosed terrain, the climate inside the basin is relatively dry.)
4 科学家在盆地中发现了一个古代湖泊的遗迹。 (Scientists discovered the remains of an ancient lake in the basin.)
5 这座小城坐落在一个盆地中，周围都是山。 (This small town is located in a basin surrounded by mountains.)
6 盆地地区往往容易形成雾霾。 (Basin areas are often prone to smog.)

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