Word · Frequency #21893
peninsular
半岛的
of, forming, or resembling a peninsula
- 1.
Of, pertaining to, resembling, or connected with a peninsula or peninsulas.
半岛的;与半岛相关的
- 2.
Exhibiting a narrow provincialism; parochial.
狭隘地方观念的;偏狭的
半岛的;与半岛相关的;狭隘地方观念的;偏狭的
In use
The peninsular town is surrounded by water on three sides.
Their peninsular location makes travel by boat quite common.
The peninsular coast offers many quiet beaches.
peninsular + noun
The peninsular region is known for its mild climate.
这个半岛地区以其温和的气候而闻名。
be + peninsular
peninsular 作形容词,表示“半岛的”或“具有半岛特征的”。
The land here is peninsular, surrounded by water on three sides.
这里的陆地呈半岛状,三面环水。
Common mistakes
The Iberian Peninsular is home to Spain and Portugal.
Connections
Collocations
- Peninsular War
- 半岛战争
- The Peninsular War ended in 1814.半岛战争于1814年结束。
- Peninsular Malaysia
- 马来西亚半岛
- We spent our holiday in Peninsular Malaysia.我们在马来西亚半岛度过了假期。
- peninsular region
- 半岛地区
- The peninsular region enjoys a maritime climate.该半岛地区属于海洋性气候。
- Peninsular India
- 印度半岛
- Peninsular India lies south of the Vindhya range.印度半岛位于温迪亚山脉以南。
- peninsular state
- 半岛州
- Florida is known as the Peninsular State.佛罗里达被称为“半岛州”。
- peninsular coastline
Learner notes
Memory Tip
笔(pen)落在半岛(peninsula)上,-ar 表“与…有关”,所以 peninsular 即“半岛的”。
Context & Register
语域:formal 常见场景:地理或地质文献、正式书面报道 peninsular 多用于地理或学术类书面语,比较正式;日常口语中较少单独使用,通常直接说 peninsula 来描述半岛相关事物。
Pronunciation & Spelling
insular 与 peninsular 完全押韵,重读元音 /ɪ/ 及之后的 /nsjʊlə/ 相同;particular、popular、regular、spectacular、muscular 只是共享拼写 -ular 和末尾非重读 /jʊlə/,重读元音或辅音不同,不押韵,注意区分。
Learn the forms together
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