ACT 英语和世界知识 - 土地和水

a piece of land covered in grass and sometimes wild flowers, often used for hay

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

雨林,热带森林

a flat-bottomed desert basin that periodically fills with water to form a temporary lake, but remains dry for most of the year

an elevated area of land that forms a crest along a hill or mountain range

山脊,脊

a field covered with grass or similar herbs suitable for animals to graze on

a low hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range

an area of land, particularly in reference to its physical or natural features

a structure or a place that is historically important

the highest point or summit, especially of a mountain or hill, where the incline culminates

山顶,最高点

a large rock, usually one that has been shaped by natural forces such as water or ice

巨石,大石头

a sudden fall of a large mass of dirt or rock down a mountainside or cliff

a small, natural hill or raised area of earth, typically formed by natural processes

related to travel or transport over land, especially across long distances or difficult terrain

陆地的,越陆的

to undergo gradual wearing away or reduction in size, typically as a result of natural forces or environmental factors

a coastal wetland area that is covered by mud or silt at low tide and exposed at high tide

a flat strip or ledge of land, located along the side of a road, typically used for drainage or as a barrier

路边带,边坡

a high, steep cliff or bank overlooking a body of water, often formed by erosion or geological processes

悬崖,崖壁

a deep narrow valley, typically with a stream running through it

the expansive flat Arctic regions, of North America, Asia, and Europe, in which no trees grow and the soil is always frozen

a large area of land, often defined by boundaries, used for specific purposes such as development, agriculture, or conservation

a fast and turbulent part of a river with swift currents and obstacles like rocks

a narrow, shallow watercourse, often flowing through a confined natural channel

小溪,溪流

a watercourse that flows into a larger river or body of water

a small pool of water or other liquid, particularly rainwater

水坑,水洼

a circular current of water or air that moves against the main flow, creating a small whirlpool or whirl

涡流,艾迪

the flow or movement of water or a liquid in a specific direction

水流

a small, natural watercourse or stream; typically characterized by a gentle and continuous flow

小溪,河流

a slight wave or series of waves on the water's surface caused by a breeze or a disturbance

涟漪,波纹

a small, slow flow of liquid

a narrow body of water between islands or leading inland from a larger body of water, often serving as a passageway or channel

land along the sides of a river, canal, etc.

the gentle, rhythmic movement and sound of water as it washes up onto the shore or against objects

the excess liquid, typically water, that exceeds the capacity of an area to contain or absorb it

径流,流失

a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water, often by a barrier island, coral reef, or sandbar

an area of land that is covered with water or is always very wet

the part of a river that is wide and where it meets the sea

a narrow channel or ravine formed by the erosion of soil, especially by running water during rainfall or storms

a stagnant or slow-moving channel or inlet, often connected to a larger body of water, such as a marsh, swamp, or backwater

the scattered droplets or particles of water or liquid that result from something being struck or dispersed forcefully

a steep, deep, and narrow sea inlet surrounded by tall cliffs, created by a glacier

a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption

a small steep waterfall, usually one of several others

小瀑布,梯级瀑布