cordillera

/ˌkɔːrdɪˈljɛərə/ /ˌkɔːrdɪˈlɪərə/ /ˌkɔrdɪˈjɛərə/ /ˌkɔrdɪˈlɪərə/

Meanings

noun

山脉，山系

An extensive, continent-wide chain of mountains, especially one in the Americas.

Examples :

"The Andes Mountains, a massive cordillera spanning South America, is home to diverse ecosystems and cultures. "

安第斯山脉是一个巨大的山系，横跨南美洲，孕育了多样化的生态系统和文化。

Related Words

chain noun

/ˈt͡ʃeɪn/

链条，锁链。

"He wore a gold chain around the neck."

他脖子上戴着一条金链子。

continent noun

/ˈkɒntɪnənt/ /ˈkɑntɪnənt/

大陆，洲。

"My geography teacher explained that the seven continents are very different in size and climate. "

我的地理老师解释说，地球上的七大洲面积和气候差异很大。

south noun

/sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ /saʊθ/

南方，南面

"The school's new building is located in the south of town. "

学校的新教学楼位于城镇的南面。

cultures noun

/ˈkʌltʃərz/

文化，文明，风俗习惯。

"Traveling abroad is a great way to experience different cultures. "

出国旅行是体验不同文化的绝佳方式。

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

特别，尤其。

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

我妹妹很乐于助人，尤其是在整理东西方面。

extensive adjective

/ɛksˈtɛn.sɪv/

广阔的，广泛的.

"The park has an extensive collection of trees, covering almost half the city block. "

这个公园拥有非常广阔的树木收藏，几乎覆盖了半个街区。

mountains noun

/ˈmaʊntn̩z/

山，山脉

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

我们周末去山里徒步旅行了。

diverse adjective

/daɪˈvɜːs/ /daɪ.ˈvɝs/

多种多样的，各式各样的。

"The school's student body is diverse, with students from many different countries. "

这所学校的学生群体非常多样化，有来自许多不同国家的学生。

massive noun

/ˈmæs.ɪv/

块体，巨块。

"karst massives in western Georgia"

格鲁吉亚西部地区的喀斯特巨块

wide noun

/wɑed/ /waɪd/

坏球，偏球。

"The umpire called a wide, giving the team an extra run. "

裁判判了个坏球，给那队增加了一分。

spanning verb

/ˈspænɪŋ/ /ˈspænɪŋ/

跨越，覆盖

"The suspension bridge spanned the canyon."

那座悬索桥横跨了峡谷。

ecosystems noun

/ˈikoʊˌsɪstəmz/ /ˈɛkoʊˌsɪstəmz/

生态系统，生态体系

"Example Sentence: "Healthy ecosystems, like forests and oceans, provide us with clean air and water." "

健康的生态系统，比如森林和海洋，为我们提供干净的空气和水。