hill
名词
定义 hill 名词
- A2Countable(可数名词)
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.
与山相比，丘陵的海拔通常较低。
They built a cabin on the crest of the hill.
他们在丘陵的山顶上建了一座小屋。
The city is known for the green hills that surround it.
这座城市以周围的绿色丘陵而闻名。
- Countable(可数名词)
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.
这条路上的斜坡非常陡峭；上坡时必须小心驾驶。
It's hard for bikes to go up a steep hill.
自行车很难骑上陡峭的斜坡。
He ran down the hill, gaining speed as he went.
他跑下山坡，速度越来越快。
片语 hill 名词
- the Hill
Refers to the United States Congress or the location where it meets.
（美国）国会山
• The debate over the new bill is raging on the Hill.
关于新法案的辩论在国会山上激烈进行。
成语
- over the hill
Describing someone who is considered past their prime, due to age, and is no longer useful or attractive.
过了巅峰（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.
他感觉自己已经过了巅峰时期，无法像年轻时那样竞争。