Landscape and Geography

海峡, 水道

The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.

直布罗陀海峡连接大西洋和地中海。

冰川, 永久冰

Scientists study glaciers to understand the effects of climate change on ice melt and sea-level rise.

科学家研究冰川以了解气候变化对冰融化和海平面上升的影响。

热带草原, 稀树草原

The African savannah is home to diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, and zebras.

非洲大草原是多种野生动物的家园，包括狮子、大象和斑马。

子午线, 经线

The Prime Meridian, located at Greenwich, England, serves as the reference point for measuring longitude around the globe.

位于英格兰格林尼治的子午线是测量全球经度的参考点。

The topography of the valley made road construction difficult.

制图学

Cartography involves creating detailed maps.

制图学涉及创建详细的地图。

环礁, 中间有泻湖的圆形珊瑚礁

The Maldives is a nation composed of numerous atolls, known for its stunning coral reefs and crystal-clear lagoons.

马尔代夫是一个由众多环礁组成的国家，以其令人惊叹的珊瑚礁和清澈的泻湖而闻名。

小溪, 小河

The children played by the creek, skipping stones and exploring the banks.

孩子们在小溪边玩耍，打水漂和探索河岸。

支流, 附属河流

The Missouri River is a major waterway, with numerous tributaries joining its flow.

密苏里河是一条主要的水道，有许多支流汇入其水流。

沼泽, 湿地

A wooden boardwalk provided a dry path through the marsh, allowing visitors to explore the wetland ecosystem.

一条木制栈道提供了穿过沼泽的干燥路径，让游客可以探索湿地生态系统。

Soldiers defended the fort from behind the escarpment.

孤峰, 平顶山

Monument Valley in the southwestern United States is famous for its iconic buttes, rising dramatically from the desert floor.

美国西南部的纪念碑谷以其标志性的孤峰而闻名，这些孤峰从沙漠地面戏剧性地升起。

瀑布, 大瀑布

Tourists gathered to admire the majestic cataract plunging over the rocky cliff face.

游客们聚集在一起，欣赏从岩石悬崖上倾泻而下的雄伟瀑布。

火山口

The scientist studied the formation of the crater after the volcanic eruption.

科学家研究了火山喷发后火山口的形成。

河口, 江口

The estuary teemed with marine life, providing a vital habitat for many species.

河口充满了海洋生物，为许多物种提供了重要的栖息地。

峡湾, 冰川湾

The Norwegian coast is renowned for its stunning fjords, with deep blue waters surrounded by towering cliffs.

挪威海岸以其令人惊叹的峡湾而闻名，深蓝色的海水被高耸的悬崖所环绕。

间歇泉, 由于地下火山活动而周期性喷发的天然温泉

Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park is one of the most famous geysers, erupting regularly with impressive displays.

黄石国家公园的老忠实间歇泉是最著名的间歇泉之一，定期以令人印象深刻的展示喷发。

地峡, 狭窄的土地

The Isthmus of Panama serves as a crucial land bridge connecting North and South America, facilitating the exchange of flora and fauna between the continents.

巴拿马地峡是连接北美洲和南美洲的重要陆桥，促进了大陆间动植物的交流。

泻湖, 礁湖

The lagoons of the Maldives are known for their turquoise waters and vibrant coral reefs.

马尔代夫的泻湖以其碧绿的海水和充满活力的珊瑚礁而闻名。

悬崖

They stood on the edge of the precipice, looking down at the valley below.

他们站在悬崖的边缘，俯瞰下面的山谷。

峡谷, 深谷

The ravine cut through the forest, its steep sides marked by erosion from the flowing creek at its base.

峡谷穿过森林，其陡峭的两侧被底部流动的小溪侵蚀所标记。

高度

The airplane reached a cruising altitude of 30,000 feet above sea level.

飞机达到了海拔30,000英尺的巡航高度。

小丘, 小山

The picnic area was situated atop a gentle knoll, offering a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.

野餐区坐落在一个平缓的小丘上，可以俯瞰周围乡村的全景。

地形, 风景

The rugged terrain of the mountainous region posed a significant challenge for the hikers, requiring careful navigation and endurance.

山区的崎岖地形对徒步旅行者构成了重大挑战，需要谨慎的导航和耐力。

巨石, 大石头

A massive boulder sat at the edge of the cliff, weathered by centuries of wind and rain.

一块巨大的岩石坐落在悬崖边缘，经过几个世纪的风雨侵蚀。

The roof was covered with cedar shingles.

斗篷, 披风

The superhero's iconic red cape billowed dramatically in the wind as he stood on the rooftop.

超级英雄标志性的红色斗篷在风中戏剧性地飘扬，当他站在屋顶上时。