Topography

(noun.) the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features.

(noun.) precise detailed study of the surface features of a region.

校对:西蒙

• In mountainous regions, the topography of the land prevents the elimination of all steep grades, but nevertheless the attempt is always made to follow the easiest grades. 伯莎M.克拉克. 科学通论.
• I don't know whether you have given much study to the topography. 乔治·艾略特. 米德尔马契.
• He explained the situation of the two armies and the topography of the country so plainly that I could see it without an inspection. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U．S．格兰特的个人回忆录.
• He saw clearly and distinctly the position of the enemy, and the topography of the country in front of his own position. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U．S．格兰特的个人回忆录.
• Little was known of the topography of the country beyond the settlements of these frontiersmen. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U．S．格兰特的个人回忆录.

编辑:马里奥