CEFR C1

terrain

noun

Meaning

An area of land, especially in terms of its physical features or suitability for a particular purpose.

Examples

The off-road vehicle was designed to handle difficult terrain.
We surveyed the terrain to find the best route for the new road.

Synonyms: ground, land, area, landscape, topography

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terrain (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈter.eɪn/

Definition

An area of land, especially in terms of its physical features or suitability for a particular purpose.

Examples

The off-road vehicle was designed to handle difficult terrain.
We surveyed the terrain to find the best route for the new road.
The desert terrain made it challenging to travel by foot.

How to Use terrain

terrain of (prepositional phrase): Referring to the specific land or area. — "They explored the varied terrain of the national park."
terrain analysis (collocation): The study and interpretation of land features. — "Terrain analysis is crucial for military operations."

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