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来自古英语'midd'(中间)和'land'(土地),字面意思是'中间的土地'。
❶ 指一个国家或地区的中心地带,通常远离海岸或边界的内陆区域。
“The midland of the country is known for its fertile farmland.”
(该国的中部地区以其肥沃的农田而闻名。)
“Many industries are concentrated in the midland areas.”
(许多工业集中在中部地区。)
❶ 描述位于国家或地区中心的,与内陆地区相关的。
“The midland cities are less crowded than the coastal ones.”
(中部城市比沿海城市人少。)
“Midland dialects can be quite distinct from coastal speech.”
(中部方言与沿海地区的口音可能有很大不同。)
Midland counties — 指位于国家中部的郡县,通常用于地理或行政划分。
“The midland counties voted differently in the election.”
(中部各郡在选举中投票结果不同。)
Midland accent — 指英国中部地区特有的口音,如伯明翰周边地区的发音方式。
“Her midland accent was noticeable when she spoke.”
(她说话时明显带有中部口音。)