Canyon Meaning in English
word
/ˈkænjən/
KAN-yuhn
/kˈænɪən/
KAN-yuhn
释义
A canyon is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually formed by a river over a long time. It is often found in dry or mountainous areas and can be very large.
用法与细微差别
Used mainly in geography and travel contexts. 'Canyon' usually suggests a larger, more dramatic landform than 'valley.' Common collocations include 'deep canyon,' 'steep canyon walls,' and 'the Grand Canyon.'
Spanish: cañón - desfiladeroPortuguese (BR): cânionPortuguese (PT): canhão (formação rochosa) - desfiladeiroChinese (Simplified): 峡谷Chinese (Traditional): 峽谷Hindi: घाटी - गहरी खाईArabic: وادٍ سحيق - أخدودBengali: ক্যানিয়ন - গিরিখাতRussian: каньонJapanese: キャニオン - 渓谷Vietnamese: hẻm núiKorean: 협곡Turkish: kanyon - kanyon vadisiUrdu: وادی (گہری اور تنگ وادی)Indonesian: ngarai
例句
The river runs through a deep canyon.
basic
We looked down into the canyon from the trail.
basic
That canyon is famous for its red rocks.
basic
We didn't expect the canyon to be that huge in person.
natural
If you go at sunrise, the canyon looks incredible.
natural
We got to the edge of the canyon and just stood there in silence.
natural