
好词典

来自古英语 'hēahland',由 'hēah'(高)和 'land'(土地)组成,字面意思为'高地'。
❶ 指海拔较高的山地或高原地区,通常气候较寒冷,地形多山且起伏较大。
“The highlands of Scotland are famous for their beautiful scenery.”
(苏格兰高地以其美丽的风景而闻名。)
“Many rare plants grow in the highlands.”
(许多稀有植物生长在高地地区。)
Highland games — 指苏格兰高地传统体育和文化活动,包括投掷木杆、拔河等比赛。
“We attended the Highland games and watched the caber toss.”
(我们参加了高地运动会,观看了投掷木杆比赛。)