A large continuous extent of land, including the greater part of a country or territory and excluding outlying islands, peninsulas, etc. Formerly…
| 单词 | θ1940 |
| 释义 | the world > the earth > land > land mass > mainland > [noun] (10) mainlandc1440 A large continuous extent of land, including the greater part of a country or territory and excluding outlying islands, peninsulas, etc. Formerly… sure land1525 Of land, ground, a foundation, etc.: firm, immovable; spec. that provides a strong or stable base. Frequently in figurative contexts, as sure found… steadfast land1530 Fixed or secure in position. the mainland, as opposed to an island. Obsolete. firm land1553 dry land, solid earth; the mainland (as opposed to an island), a ‘continent’. main1555 Short for mainland, n. Now archaic, U.S. regional, and Caribbean regional. in-country1565 Scottish. The inland country, the interior; the mainland as opposed to the outlying isles; the country within reach of the capital and centre of… continent1576 esp. The main land, as distinguished from islands, islets, or peninsulas; mainland. Obsolete except as in 4b, or when referring to one of the… fastland1581 The mainland, as distinguished from islands; the continent. Obsolete. firm1582 elliptical quasi-n.= A. 8. Obsolete. terra firma1665 A mainland or continent, as distinct from portions of land partly or wholly isolated by water. |
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