coun‧try‧side S3 W3 / kʌntrisaɪd / 名词 [不可数名词]

land that is outside cities and towns 同义词 the country :

The house had lovely views over open countryside .

in the countryside

people who live in the countryside

COLLOCATIONS

形容词

beautiful/stunning The countryside between the Alpine villages is stunning.

open countryside (= with few buildings, walls, trees etc ) The farmhouse has views over open countryside.

the surrounding countryside Both the town and the surrounding countryside are worth exploring.

rolling countryside (= with hills ) a valley surrounded by rolling countryside

green countryside Our train was passing through rolling green countryside.

unspoilt countryside (= not changed or not having a lot of new buildings ) This area is ideal for a weekend break in unspoilt countryside.

rugged countryside (= rough and uneven ) Uzbekistan is an area known for its rugged countryside and tough people.

动词

protect/conserve the countryside (= stop people building on it or spoiling its beauty ) How can we protect the countryside for future generations?

spoil/ruin the countryside Too many tourists can spoil the countryside.

THESAURUS

countryside 名词 [不可数名词] an area away from towns and cities, where there are fields, forests etc – used especially when talking about the natural beauty of this kind of area : The walk takes you through some beautiful countryside. | The countryside changes in winter.

the country 名词 [单数形式] the area away from towns and cities, where there are fields, forests etc : Tired of city life, they moved to the country. | I’ve always wanted to live in the country.

landscape 名词 [可数名词，通常单数] a large area of countryside that you see from somewhere : The house looks out over a peaceful rural landscape. | Adams is famous for his photographs of the American landscape.

scenery 名词 [不可数名词] the natural features of part of a country, such as mountains, forests etc, especially when these are attractive : New Zealand has some spectacular scenery.

wilderness 名词 [可数和不可数名词] a large area of land that has never been developed or farmed : Yukon is a vast wilderness of mountains, lakes, and forests.

the bush 名词 [单数形式] wild country that has not been cleared, especially in Australia or Africa : The camp is popular with tourists wishing to experience the African bush.

rural 形容词 relating to the country : People are moving away from rural areas. | rural communities