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IELTS BNC: 175 COCA: 166

country

noun
 OPAL WOPAL S
/ˈkʌntri/
/ˈkʌntri/
(plural countries)
Idioms
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  1.  
     [countable] an area of land that has or used to have its own government and laws国；国家
    • European countries欧洲国家
    • developing countries发展中国家
    • It's good to meet people from different parts of the country.结识来自这个国家不同地区的人是有益的。
    • in a country She didn't know what life in a foreign country would be like.她不知道外国的生活会是什么样。
    • It's the most popular music festival in the country.这是这个国家最受欢迎的音乐节。
    • across the country House prices are rising across the whole country.全国房价都在上涨。
    • around the country Demonstrations were held in cities around the country.全国各地的城市都举行了示威游行。
    • from a country people from other countries来自其他国家的人
    see also mother country, north-country, old country
    Which Word? country / statecountry / state
    • Country is the most usual, neutral word for a geographical area that has or used to have its own government.country 是指国家的最普通的中性词。
    • State emphasizes the political organization of an area under an independent government. Especially in British English, it can also mean the government:
      • the member states of the EU欧盟成员国
      • The state provides free education.政府提供免费教育。
      In North American English the state usually refers to one of the 50 states of the US, not to the government of the country as a whole.
    Extra Examples
    • All goods must be clearly labelled with their country of origin.所有商品必须清楚标明原产国。
    • He cannot be deported to his country of origin.不能把他逐回本国。
    • He loved his country deeply.他深爱着他的祖国。
    • He plans to travel the country by motorcycle.他计划骑摩托车游遍这个国家。
    • He travelled the country on his motorbike.他骑着摩托车在这个国家旅行。
    • I'm proud to serve my country.能报效自己的国家我很自豪。
    • It's difficult to live in a foreign country when you don't speak the language.在外国生活，如果不会说该国的语言是很困难的。
    • Many refugee servicemen gave their lives for their adopted country.许多难民军人为他们移居的国家奉献生命。
    • New schools are being built throughout the country.全国各地正在兴建新学校。
    • OECD member countries经济合作与发展组织成员国
    • Over 30 countries participated in the Games.有 30 多个国家参加了这次运动会。
    • She represented her country at the Beijing Olympics.她代表自己的祖国参加北京奥运会。
    • The country exports around 80% of its output.该国约 80% 的产品都出口到外国。
    • The former president has been forced to flee the country.前总统被迫逃离这个国家。
    • The play has been enjoyed by audiences in this country and abroad for many years.这出戏许多年来一直受到国内外观众的喜爱。
    • The refugees do jobs that workers in the host country refuse to do.难民在接收国做着本国人不愿做的工作。
    • The two countries signed a basic treaty of cooperation.两国签署了一个基本的合作条约。
    • There will be rain in many parts of the country tomorrow.明天全国许多地方有雨。
    • They are holding special events all over the country.他们正在全国各地举办特别活动。
    • They drove across the country.他们开车穿越该国。
    • This is just one of 30 sites around the country.这仅是全国30处场地中的一个。
    • We must remember those who died defending their country.我们必须记住那些为了保卫自己的国家而献身的人们。
    • We operate in ten countries around the globe.我们在全球 10 个国家有业务经营。
    • What must it be like, to grow old in a strange country?在一个陌生的国家里逐渐老去会是什么样子？
    • Years of civil war had ravaged the country.多年内战使这个国家备受蹂躏。
    • a commander who saved his country from invasion拯救国家免遭侵略的指挥官
    • countries bordering the Black Sea毗邻黑海的国家
    • economically advanced countries经济发达国家
    • industrially backward countries工业落后国
    • new restrictions on goods entering the country对进入该国的商品的新限制
    • people who live in this country生活在这个国家的人们
    • students from overseas countries外国留学生
    • the country of his birth他出生的国家
    • this great country of ours我们伟大的国家
    • I like going to different countries and meeting new people.我喜欢去不同的国家，认识新的人。
    • Sugar is only produced in tropical countries.糖仅在热带国家出产。
    • We need to improve the standards of education in this country.我们需要提高这个国家的教育水平。
    Topics Geographya1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • beautiful
    • fascinating
    • great
    • …
    verb + country
    • govern
    • rule
    • run
    • …
    country + verb
    • border something
    • produce something
    • export something
    • …
    preposition
    • across a/​the country
    • all over a/​the country
    • around a/​the country
    • …
    phrases
    • countries around the globe
    • countries around the world
    • country of (somebody’s) birth
    • …
    See full entry
  2.  
    the country
    [singular] any area outside towns and cities, with fields, woods, farms, etc.乡下；乡村
    • in the country I live in the country. 我住在乡下。
    • We spent a pleasant day in the country.我们在乡下度过了愉快的一天。
    • The house is at the end of a narrow country lane.房子在一条狭窄的乡间小路的尽头。
    see also up-country
    Synonyms countrycountry乡村
    • landscape
    • countryside
    • terrain
    • land
    • scenery
    These are all words for areas away from towns and cities, with fields, woods and farms.
    • country (often the country) an area that is away from towns and cities, especially one with particular natural features:（常作 the country）尤指具有自然特征的乡下、乡村：
      • She lives in the country.她住在乡下。
      • an area of wooded country树木覆盖的乡村地区
    • landscape everything that you can see when you look across a large area of land, especially in the country:
      • This pattern of woods and fields is typical of the English landscape.这种林地与田野的格局是典型的英格兰乡村景色。
    • countryside land outside towns and cities, with fields, woods and farms. 指乡村、农村Countryside is usually used when you are talking about the beauty or peacefulness of a country area: a little village in the French countryside .
    • terrain (formal) land. 指地带、土地Terrain is used when you are describing the natural features of an area, for example if it is rough, flat, etc: The truck bumped its way over the rough terrain.
    • land (usually the land) the countryside; the way people live in the country as opposed to in towns and cities:（通常作 the land）指与城镇相对的农村、农村生活方式：
      • Many younger people are leaving the land to find work in the cities.许多较年轻的人陆续离开农村到城市去找工作。
    • scenery the natural features of an area, such as mountains, valleys, rivers and forests, especially when these are attractive to look at:
      • We stopped on the mountain pass to admire the scenery.我们在山口停下来欣赏风景。
    Patterns
    • mountainous/​mountain/​wild/​rugged country/​landscape/​countryside/​terrain/​scenery
    • beautiful/​glorious/​dramatic country/​landscape/​countryside/​scenery
    • open country/​landscape/​countryside/​terrain/​land
    • rolling country/​landscape/​countryside
    • to protect the landscape/​countryside/​land
    Collocations Town and countryTown and country城镇与乡村Town城镇
    • live in a city/​a town/​an urban environment/(informal) a concrete jungle/​the suburbs/​shanty towns/​slums住在城里／镇上／城区／混凝土丛林／郊区／棚户区／贫民窟
    • live (especially North American English) downtown/​in the downtown area/(British English) in the city centre住在市中心
    • enjoy/​like the hectic pace of life/​the hustle and bustle of city life喜欢忙碌的生活节奏／城市生活的热闹
    • cope with the stress/​pressure of urban life应对城市生活的压力
    • get caught up in the rat race卷入大城市里为财富、权力等的疯狂追逐中
    • prefer/​seek the anonymity of life in a big city更喜欢／追求大城市里人与人互不相识的生活
    • be drawn by/​resist the lure of the big city被大城市的诱惑所吸引；抵御大城市的诱惑
    • head for the bright lights (of the big city/​New York)奔向（大城市／纽约）五光十色的生活
    • enjoy/​love the vibrant/​lively nightlife享受／喜爱充满生机的夜生活
    • have/​be close to all the amenities拥有／紧靠各种便利设施
    • be surrounded by towering skyscrapers/​a soulless urban sprawl被高耸入云的摩天大楼／毫无生气的城市拓展区所包围
    • use/​travel by/​rely on (British English) public transport/(North American English) public transportation使用／出行乘坐／依赖公共交通
    • put up with/​get stuck in/​sit in massive/​huge/​heavy/​endless/​constant traffic jams忍受／陷入大面积／严重的／没完没了的／持续的交通堵塞
    • tackle/​ease/​reduce/​relieve/​alleviate the heavy/​severe traffic congestion处理／缓解严重的交通堵塞
    • be affected/​choked/​damaged by pollution受到污染的影响；被污染呛得透不过气；受到污染的伤害
    Country乡村
    • live in a village/​the countryside/​an isolated area/​a rural backwater/(informal) the sticks住在村里／乡村／偏僻的地区／落后的乡村／偏远的乡村地区
    • enjoy/​like the relaxed/​slower pace of life享受／喜欢悠闲／缓慢的生活节奏
    • enjoy/​love/​explore the great outdoors享受／喜欢／探索蓝天碧野
    • look for/​find/​get/​enjoy a little peace and quiet寻找／找到／得到／享受一点宁静与安宁
    • need/​want to get back/​closer to nature需要／想要回去／接近大自然
    • be surrounded by open/​unspoilt/​picturesque countryside四周被空旷的／未被污染的／风景如画的乡村环绕
    • escape/​quit/​get out of/​leave the rat race逃离／退出城市中你死我活的竞争
    • seek/​achieve a better/​healthy work-life balance寻求／达到工作与生活更好的／健康的平衡
    • downshift to a less stressful life选择压力较小的生活
    • seek/​start a new life in the country在乡村寻求／开始一种新的生活
    • (British English, informal) up sticks/ (North American English, informal ) pull up stakes and move to/​head for…
    • create/​build/​foster a strong sense of community树立／培养强烈的社群意识
    • depend on/​be employed in/​work in agriculture依赖／从事农业
    • live off/​farm/​work the land靠土地为生；耕种土地
    • tackle/​address the problem of rural unemployment解决农村失业问题
    Extra Examples
    • The country air should do you good.乡村空气应该对你有好处。
    • There have often been disagreements between town and country.城乡之间经常存在差异。
    • They drove along a remote country road.他们沿着一条偏僻的乡村道路行驶。
    • a little country town一个小乡镇
    • a typical country cottage with roses around the door典型的乡村小屋，门边摆着玫瑰花
    • I don't really enjoy country life.我不怎么喜欢乡村生活。
    • She lives in the country.她住在乡下。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionarycountry + noun
    • life
    • air
    • lane
    • …
    preposition
    • across country
    • in the country
    See full entry
  3.  
     [uncountable] (often following an adjective常置于形容词后) an area of land, especially with particular physical features, suitable for a particular purpose or connected with a particular person or people（尤指具有某种自然特征、适于某目的或与某种人有关的）地区，区域
    • The town is surrounded by miles and miles of open country.小镇的周围是连绵数英里的空旷地带。
    • This part of Africa is rich farming country.非洲的这部份是富饶的农业区。
    • superb walking country极佳的徒步旅行区域
    • Explore Thomas Hardy country.踏访托马斯 · 哈代小说描写的地区。
    see also backcountry
    Extra Examples
    • Whole tracts of country, once fertile, have become arid.曾经富饶的大片土地现已变得贫瘠。
    • a beautiful stretch of country一片美丽的地区
    • We came to an area of wooded country.我们来到一片树木繁茂的乡村地带。
    • They tramped across miles of open country.他们徒步穿越数英里的开阔地带。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • desert
    • hill
    • hilly
    • …
    … of country
    • stretch
    • tract
    See full entry
  4.  
    the country
    [singular] the people of a country; the nation as a whole全国人民；国民；全民
    • They have the support of most of the country.他们有大多数国民的支持。
    • The rich benefited from the reforms, not the country as a whole.富人而不是全体国民得益于这些改革。
    • The whole country is depending on you.整个国家都靠你了。
    Extra Examples
    • Our country needs a leader like her.我们的国家需要一位像她那样的领袖。
    • He accused the government of leading the country to disaster.他谴责政府把国家引向灾难。
    • The country is suffering from rising unemployment.该国正蒙受失业率上升之苦。
    • The country was ruled by a brutal dictatorship.这个国家当时处在残暴的独裁统治下。
    • The issue of the single currency has divided the country.国民对单一货币问题存在分歧。
    • the politicians who run the country治理这个国家的从政者
  5. [uncountable]
    (also country music, country and western)
    a type of popular music in the style of the traditional music of the southern US, with singing and dance tunes played on violin, guitar and banjo一种美国南部传统音乐风格的流行音乐，用小提琴，吉他和班卓琴演奏唱歌和跳舞的音乐
    • pop, folk and country流行、民间和乡村音乐
    Topics Musicb2
    6. Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French cuntree, from medieval Latin contrata (terra) ‘(land) lying opposite’, from Latin contra ‘against, opposite’.
Idioms
across country
  1. directly across fields, etc.; not by a main road（直接）穿越田野；不走大路
    • riding across country骑马穿过田野
    see also cross-country
go to the country
  1. (British English) (of a government政府) to hold an election to choose a new parliament举行大选（以组成新的议会）
it’s a free country
  1. (informal) used as a reply when somebody suggests that you should not do something, or when somebody has asked permission or said they are going to do something（有人建议不应做某事时用于回答）这是个自由的国家
    • It's a free country; I'll say what I like!这是个自由的国家，我想说什么就说什么！
    • Wear what you like. It's a free country.穿自己喜欢的。这是一个自由的国家。
    • ‘It's a free country!’ he shouted. ‘I can do what I like!’“这是一个自由的国家！”他喊道，“我可以做我喜欢的事情。”
IELTS BNC: 175 COCA: 166
country

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 1area of land with its own government國家ADJECTIVE | VERB + COUNTRY | COUNTRY + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤beautiful, fascinating, great美麗的／迷人的／偉大的國家◇this great country of ours我們偉大的國家➤hot, tropical炎熱的／熱帶國家▸➤cold寒冷的國家➤landlocked內陸國▸➤different, foreign, overseas, strange不同的國家；外國；陌生的國家◇It's difficult to live in a foreign country when you don't speak the language.在外國生活，如果不會說該國的語言是很困難的。◇students from overseas countries外國留學生◇What must it be like, to grow old in a strange country?在一個陌生的國家裏逐漸老去會是什麼樣子？➤home, native, own祖國▸➤adopted移居國◇Many servicemen gave their lives for their adopted country.許多軍人為他們的移居國奉獻出生命。➤host東道國◇The refugees do jobs that workers in the host country refuse to do.難民在接收國做着本國人不願做的工作。➤neighbouring/neighboring鄰國▸➤distant, far, faraway遠方的國家；遙遠的國度▸➤independent, sovereign (especially NAmE) 獨立的／主權國家▸➤occupied被佔領國▸➤free自由的國度◇'It's a free country!' he shouted. 'I can do what I like!'“這是個自由的國家！”他喊道，“我可以做我喜歡做的事！”➤enemy, friendly敵國；友國▸➤neutral, non-aligned (especially BrE) 中立國；不結盟國➤war-ravaged, war-torn飽經戰亂的國家▸➤African, Arab, etc.非洲、阿拉伯等國家▸➤Eastern, Western, etc.東方、西方等國家▸➤English-speaking, francophone, etc.講英語、講法語等的國家▸➤EU, NATO, etc.歐盟、北約等國家▸➤member, non-member成員國；非成員國◇OECD member countries經濟合作與發展組織成員國➤developed, industrial, industrialized發達／工業／工業化國家▸➤developing, Third-World, underdeveloped發展中／第三世界／不發達國家▸➤advanced發達國家◇economically advanced countries經濟發達國家➤impoverished, low-income, poor貧困國家；低收入國家➤middle-income中等收入國家▸➤affluent, high-income, rich, wealthy富國；高收入國家➤densely populated, populous人口密集的／人口眾多的國家▸➤capitalist, communist, democratic, socialist資本主義／共產主義／民主／社會主義國家▸➤Catholic, Islamic, etc.天主教、伊斯蘭教等國家▸➤oil-exporting, oil-producing, oil-rich石油輸出國；產油國；富油國VERB + COUNTRY➤govern, rule, run管理／統治／治理國家◇The country was ruled by a brutal dictatorship.這個國家由殘忍的獨裁政權統治。◇the politicians who run the country治理這個國家的從政者➤lead領導國家◇He accused the government of leading the country to disaster.他譴責政府把國家引向災難。➤attack, conquer, invade, occupy攻擊／征服／侵略／佔領國家➤defend, protect保衞國家◇We must remember those who died defending their country.我們必須記住那些為了保衞自己的國家而獻身的人們。➤serve為國家服務◇I'm proud to serve my country.能報效自己的國家我很自豪。➤liberate, save解放／拯救國家◇a commander who saved his country from invasion拯救國家免遭侵略的指揮官➤divide, polarize, split造成國家有分歧；使國家兩極分化；分裂國家◇The issue of the single currency has divided the country.這個國家在發行單一貨幣問題上意見不一。➤unite使國家團結➤destabilize, destroy, devastate, ravage破壞國家穩定；摧毀國家；蹂躪國家◇Years of civil war had ravaged the country.多年內戰使這個國家備受蹂躪。➤rebuild重建國家➤democratize, modernize, pacify, stabilize使國家民主化；使國家現代化；使國家平定下來；穩定國家▸➤flee, leave逃離／離開某國◇The former president has been forced to flee the country.前總統被迫逃離這個國家。➤enter進入某國◇new restrictions on goods entering the country對進入該國的商品的新限制➤love愛國◇He loved his country deeply.他深愛着他的祖國。➤betray背叛國家▸➤play for, represent代表國家參賽；代表國家◇She represented her country at the Beijing Olympics.她代表自己的祖國參加北京奧運會。➤tour, travel, visit在某國旅遊；參觀訪問某國◇He plans to travel the country by motorcycle.他計劃騎摩托車遊遍這個國家。COUNTRY + VERB➤border sth國家與⋯毗鄰◇countries bordering the Black Sea毗鄰黑海的國家➤produce sth國家出產⋯▸➤export sth, import sth國家出口⋯／進口⋯◇The country exports around 80% of its output.該國約 80% 的產品都出口到外國。➤agree sth, ratify sth, sign sth國家同意⋯／批准⋯／簽署⋯◇The two countries signed a basic treaty of cooperation.兩國簽署了一個基本的合作條約。➤compete, participate國家競爭／參加◇Over 30 countries participated in the Games.有 30 多個國家參加了這次運動會。➤need sth國家需要⋯◇Our country needs a leader like her.我們的國家需要一位像她那樣的領袖。➤face sth, struggle (with sth), suffer (from sth)國家面臨⋯；國家（與⋯）抗爭；國家（因⋯）受損害◇The country is suffering from rising unemployment.該國正蒙受失業率上升之苦。PREPOSITION➤across a/the country穿過國家◇They drove across the country.他們開車穿越該國。➤all over a/the country全國各地◇They are holding special events all over the country.他們正在全國各地舉行特別活動。➤around a/the country, round a/the country (especially BrE) 在全國各處◇This is just one of 33 sites around the country.這不過是全國 33 處場地之一。➤in a/the country在國家裏◇people who live in this country生活在這個國家的人們➤throughout a/the country遍及全國◇New schools are being built throughout the country.全國各地正在興建新學校。PHRASES➤countries around the globe, countries around the world世界各國◇We operate in ten countries around the globe.我們在全球 10 個國家有業務經營。➤country of (sb's) birth, country of origin（某人的）出生國；本國◇the country of his birth他出生的國家◇He cannot be deported to his country of origin.不能把他逐回本國。➤in this country and abroad國內外◇The play has been enjoyed by audiences in this country and abroad for many years.這齣戲許多年來一直受到國內外觀眾的喜愛。➤a part of a country國家的一部份◇There will be rain in many parts of the country tomorrow.明天全國許多地方有雨。➤the country as a whole整個國家◇The rich benefited from the reforms, not the country as a whole.從這些改革受益的是富人，而不是全體國民。
country

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 2area of land with particular features有某些特徵的地區ADJECTIVE | ... OF COUNTRY ADJECTIVE➤desert, hill, hilly, mountain, mountainous, open沙漠地帶；丘陵地帶；山區；空曠地帶◇The town is surrounded by miles and miles of open country.小鎮的周圍是連綿數英里的空曠地帶。➤rough, wild崎嶇／荒涼地帶▸➤farming, wine農業區；出產葡萄酒的地區◇This part of Africa is rich farming country.非洲的這部份是富饒的農業區。➤hunting, walking (both especially BrE) 狩獵區；徒步旅行區域◇superb walking country絕佳的徒步旅行區域... OF COUNTRY➤stretch, tract一片地區◇a beautiful stretch of country一片美麗的地區◇Whole tracts of country, once fertile, have become arid.曾經富饒的大片土地現已變得貧瘠。
country

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 3land away from towns/cities鄉村COUNTRY + NOUN | PREPOSITION COUNTRY + NOUN➤life鄉村生活▸➤air鄉村的空氣▸➤lane, road鄉間小路／大路▸➤area, district (both especially BrE) 鄉村地區／區域▸➤town, village (especially BrE) 鄉鎮；鄉村▸➤cottage, estate, home, house, manor, mansion, residence, retreat, seat (BrE) 鄉間小屋／莊園／住所／房屋／宅第／別墅／住宅／隱居處／宅第➤inn, pub (BrE) 鄉村客棧／酒館▸➤park (BrE) 鄉間公園➤fair鄉村集市▸➤walk (especially BrE) 鄉間人行道▸➤boy, girl鄉下男孩／女孩▸➤gentleman, squire (especially BrE) 鄉紳▸➤bumpkin, dweller, folk, people鄉巴佬；鄉間居住者；鄉民PREPOSITION➤across country穿越田野◇They rode across country.他們騎馬穿過田野。➤in the country在鄉下◇She lives in the country.她住在鄉下。
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country noun
⇨ country 1 (a foreign country) ⇨ country 2 (country life) ⇨ community (The issue has divided the country.)country1

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 a foreign country 外国country life 乡村生活country ♦︎ nation ♦︎ state ♦︎ land ♦︎ superpower ♦︎ powerThese are all words for an area of land that has its own government and laws. 这些词均表示国家、国度。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a foreign country / nation / state / land / power◆a / an great / major / leading / industrial / colonial country / nation / state / power◆a / an independent / free / powerful / Third World / Communist / democratic country / nation / state◆an allied / enemy country / nation / power◆a sovereign nation / state / power◆to rule a country / nation / state / land◆to govern a country / nation / state◆to lead a country / nation◆to serve your country / nation■ country [countable] an area of land that has or used to have its own government and laws 国；国家◆They are holding special events all over the country.他们正在全国各地举办特别活动。◆This is just one of 30 sites around the country.这仅是全国30处场地中的一个。◆It's good to meet people from different parts of the country.能结识来自这个国家不同地区的人真好。◆'It's a free country!' he shouted. 'I can do what I like.'“这是一个自由的国家！”他喊道，“我可以做我喜欢的事情。”◆Sugar is only produced in tropical countries.糖仅在热带国家出产。◆She represented her country at the Olympics.她代表她的国家参加奥运会了。■ nation [countable] a country considered as a group of people with the same language, culture and history, who live in a particular area under one government 国家；民族◆This is an important moment in our nation's history.这是我们民族历史上的重要时刻。◆They are a nation of food lovers.他们是热爱美食的民族。◆Leaders of the G8 leading industrial nations backed the plan.主要工业化国家的八国集团领导人支持这一计划。  see also national ⇨ national , national ⇨ cultural ■ state ( State) [countable] a country considered as an organized political community controlled by one government 国家◆It has not yet been recognized as an independent sovereign state.它尚未被承认为独立的主权国家。◆The action was opposed by several UN member states.这一行动遭到几个联合国成员国反对。◆Many Third World countries are one-party states of one type or another.许多第三世界国家是某种类型的一党制国家。◆After the collapse of the Soviet Union, many new nation states were created.苏联解体后，许多新的民族国家建立起来了。  see also state ⇨ public NOTE 辨析 Country, nation or state?To refer to a country as a political unit or to its government, you can use country, nation or state. 表示政治意义上的国家或其政府，用country、nation、state均可◆relations between the two countries / nations / states两国关系◆a newly independent country / nation / state新近独立的国家 Country and nation can also refer to an area where people live, its economy, culture, etc. * country和nation亦可指人们居住的区域，及其经济、文化等◆a rich / wealthy country / nation富裕的国家◆an oil-producing country / nation产油国 Country is the only word which can be used to refer to a country as a geographical area. 只有country可用来指作为一个地理区域的国家◆a hot / cold / tropical country炎热的／寒冷的／热带国家 ■ land [countable] (literary) used to refer to a country or region in an emotional or imaginative way （带有感情或想象色彩的）国度，地区◆She longed to return to her native land.她渴望回到她的祖国。◆America was seen as the land of freedom and opportunity.美国曾被认为是一个自由与充满机遇的国度。■ superpower ˈsuːpəpaʊə(r), ˈsjuːpəpaʊə(r); NAmE ˈsuːpərpaʊər [countable] one of the countries in the world with very great military or economic power and a lot of influence 超级大国◆The United States was left as the only global superpower.美国是当时仅存的超级大国。◆Japan's status as an economic superpower日本作为经济强国的地位■ power [countable] a country with a lot of influence in world affairs, or the affairs of a region, or with great military strength 有影响力的大国；军事强国◆Major European powers, such as France and Germany, are against the plan.法德等主要欧洲强国反对这个计划。◆He transformed a backward country into a world power.他把一个落后国家改造成世界强国。country2

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 a foreign country 外国country life 乡村生活country ♦︎ landscape ♦︎ countryside ♦︎ terrain ♦︎ land ♦︎ scenery ♦︎ topographyThese are all words for areas away from towns and cities, with fields, woods and farms. 这些词均表示乡村地区。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the surrounding country / landscape / countryside / terrain / land / scenery◆mountain / mountainous / wild / rugged country / landscape / countryside / terrain / scenery◆beautiful / glorious / stunning / dramatic / magnificent / spectacular country / landscape / countryside / scenery◆open country / landscape / countryside / terrain / land◆rolling country / landscape / countryside◆to protect the landscape / countryside / land■ country [uncountable] (often the country 常作the country) an area that is away from towns and cities, especially one with particular natural features （尤指具有某种自然特征的）乡下，乡村◆She lives in the country.她住在乡下。◆We came to an area of wooded country.我们来到一片树木繁茂的乡村地带。◆a little country town一个小乡镇◆I don't really enjoy country life.我不怎么喜欢乡村生活。◆There have often been disagreements between town and country.城乡之间经常存在差异。■ landscape [countable, usually singular] everything that you can see when you look across a large area of land, especially in the country （尤指乡村的）风景，景色◆This pattern of woods and fields is typical of the English landscape.这种林地与田野的格局是典型的英格兰乡村景色。◆The mountains dominate the landscape.重峦叠嶂是那里主要的景色。◆The power station is a blot on the landscape (= completely spoils the landscape).那个发电厂把景致都破坏了。■ countryside [uncountable] land outside towns and cities, with fields, woods and farms 乡村；农村◆a little village in the French countryside法国乡间的小村庄◆You can walk through miles and miles of unspoilt countryside.连走数英里都是原生态的乡村景致。ⓘ Countryside is usually used when you are talking about the beauty or peacefulness of a country area. * countryside通常用来强调乡村地区的美丽或宁静。   see also nature ⇨ nature 2 ■ terrain təˈreɪn [uncountable, countable] (written) land 地形；地势；地带◆Make sure you have equipment that is suitable for the terrain.确保你有适合那种地形的装备。◆There were several miles of difficult terrain to be covered.要穿越几英里不好走的地带。ⓘ Terrain is used when you are describing the natural features of an area, for example if it is rough, flat, etc. * terrain用于描述某地区的自然特征，比如地势崎岖或平坦等。■ land [uncountable] (usually the land 通常作the land) the countryside; the way people live in the country as opposed to in towns and cities （与城镇相对的）农村，农村生活方式◆Many younger people are leaving the land to find work in the cities.许多较年轻的人陆续离开农村到城里找工作。◆Almost a third of the population live off the land (= grew or produced their own food).几乎三分之一的人口靠种地为生。◆Her family had farmed the land for generations.她家世代耕种。   see also land ⇨ land noun 1 ■ scenery [uncountable] the natural features of an area, such as mountains, valleys, rivers and forests, especially when these are attractive to look at 自然风景；景色；风光◆Alpine scenery阿尔卑斯山的风景◆We stopped on the mountain pass to admire the scenery.我们在山口停下来欣赏风景。◆ (especially NAmE) They went abroad for a change of scenery (= to see and experience new surroundings).他们出国去换换环境。ⓘ In British English it is more usual to say a change of scene. 在英式英语中更常说a change of scene。  see also scene ⇨ view 2 , nature ⇨ nature 2 ■ topography təˈpɒgrəfi; NAmE təˈpɑːgrəfi [uncountable] (technical 术语) the natural features of an area, especially the positions of its rivers, mountains, etc.; the study of these features 地形；地貌；地势；地形学◆a map showing the topography of the island这个岛的地形图
IELTS BNC: 175 COCA: 166

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