terrain
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/təˈreɪn/
ter · rain
tə · ˈreɪn
English Definition
n. land, ground
Significado en Español
terreno, topografía
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
địa hình, địa thế
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Example Sentence
The terrain is difficult to cross.
地形难以穿越。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
terra(land)+in
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “terrain” as used in the sentence: “The hikers carefully studied the terrain before setting out on their journey.”
A
landscape
B
weather
C
schedule
D
route
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A — landscape.
“terrain” means n. land, ground
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The rocky, uneven ______ made the long hike very difficult.
A
weather
B
silence
C
terrain
D
rumor
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C — terrain.
“terrain” means n. land, ground
Common questions about “terrain”
What does “terrain” mean?
terrain — n. land, ground. In Chinese: 地形，地势.
How do you pronounce “terrain”?
terrain is pronounced /təˈreɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ter · rain.
How do you use “terrain” in a sentence?
The terrain is difficult to cross. (地形难以穿越。)
What are synonyms for “terrain”?
ground, landscape — all close in meaning to terrain (n. land, ground).
Is “terrain” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. terrain appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “terrain”?
terra(land)+in
