sierra

sierra — noun

1. A long chain of steep, rocky mountains with sharp peaks and a jagged outline, of

1.名詞B2
釋義

A long chain of steep, rocky mountains with sharp peaks and a jagged outline, often found in regions with a history of Spanish settlement or influence.

例句

The hikers spent a week crossing the rugged sierra of northern Mexico.

From the plane, Andrés could see the jagged sierra stretching below the clouds.

modifier: jagged sierra

同義詞
  • mountain range

    broader term; does not imply jagged or saw-like peaks

  • range

    shorter, more general; used for any group of mountains

  • highlands

    focuses on elevation rather than shape of the peaks

反義詞
  • valley

    low-lying land between mountains or hills

  • plain

    flat, level land without significant elevation

文法句型

the + sierra

the + sierra + of + place

用法筆記

Often capitalized when used as part of a proper place name, such as the Sierra Nevada or Sierra Madre. As a common noun, it typically appears with the definite article: 'the sierra'.

2. An edible saltwater fish belonging to the same family as the mackerel, with a lo

2.名詞C1
釋義

An edible saltwater fish belonging to the same family as the mackerel, with a long body and dark stripes, found off the Pacific coast of Mexico and Central America.

例句

The fishermen caught several sierra near the coast of Baja California last week.

plural: several sierra (same as singular form)

Folake grilled the fresh sierra with lemon and herbs for dinner.

同義詞

文法句型

catch + sierra

grill + sierra

sierra + singular/plural verb

用法筆記

The plural form is usually the same as the singular: 'three sierra' rather than 'three sierras'. When referring to the fish as food, it is treated as an uncountable noun: 'We had sierra for dinner.'

常見錯誤

❌I caught three sierras.
✅I caught three sierra.
💡The plural of 'sierra' is usually the same as the singular form.