hill
noun
Definitions of hill noun
- A2Countable(可數名詞)
An elevated area of land, smaller than a mountain, rising above the surrounding terrain.
小山；丘陵
Compared to mountains, hills are generally lower in elevation.
與山相比，丘陵的海拔通常較低。
They built a cabin on the crest of the hill.
他們在丘陵的山頂上建了一座小屋。
The city is known for the green hills that surround it.
這座城市以周圍的綠色丘陵而聞名。
- Countable(可數名詞)
An upward or downward incline on a road or path.
（道路的）斜坡
The hill on this road is very steep; one must drive carefully uphill.
這條路上的斜坡非常陡峭；上坡時必須小心駕駛。
It's hard for bikes to go up a steep hill.
自行車很難騎上陡峭的斜坡。
He ran down the hill, gaining speed as he went.
他跑下山坡，速度越來越快。
Phrases of hill noun
- the Hill
Refers to the United States Congress or the location where it meets.
（美國）國會山
• The debate over the new bill is raging on the Hill.
關於新法案的辯論在國會山上激烈進行。
Idioms
- over the hill
Describing someone who is considered past their prime, due to age, and is no longer useful or attractive.
過了巔峰（指年老不中用）
• He feels like he's over the hill and can't compete like he used to in his younger days.
他感覺自己已經過了巔峰時期，無法像年輕時那樣競爭。