terrain
Prononciation : [tɛˈreɪn]
Mot
Contexte : « geography »
(noun) the type of land you see in an area. It can be flat, hilly, rocky, or have many trees. When you're outside and you look around, the different shapes and features of the land make up the terrain.
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The terrain in the park is mostly flat, making it easy to walk on.
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The terrain in that region is not friendly; it's very steep and difficult to cross.
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What type of terrain are we going to hike through this weekend?
Contexte : « military »
(noun) the physical features of a place that can affect how battles are fought. Different kinds of land can help or hurt soldiers during a fight.
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The soldiers chose the terrain carefully to use the hills for cover.
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The flat terrain offered no protection during the battle.
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How does the terrain influence the strategy of the military operation?
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