hill-country
UK/ˈhɪl kʌntri/US/ˈhɪl kʌntri/
释义
n.
丘陵地区，山区（尤指多山且人口稀少的乡村地带）
词源
概述
该词为英语复合词，直接由两个基础名词拼接而成。hill 勾勒出地形特征，country 赋予地域属性，二者结合自然指向“多山的乡村地带”。词义演变无复杂隐喻，仅通过字面叠加直观描述地理风貌，自中世纪沿用至今，仍保留其直白逻辑。
例句
“The hill-country of Appalachia is known for its rugged beauty and rich folk traditions.”
阿巴拉契亚的丘陵地区以其崎岖之美和丰富的民间传统而闻名。
“They built a small cabin in the hill-country to escape the noise of the city.”
他们在山区建了一座小木屋以躲避城市的喧嚣。
“The road winds through the hill-country, offering stunning views of valleys and peaks.”
道路蜿蜒穿过丘陵地带，展现出山谷与山峰的壮丽景色。