cordillera
/kawr-dl-yair-uh, -air-uh, kawr-dil-er-uh/US // ˌkɔr dlˈyɛər ə, -ˈɛər ə, kɔrˈdɪl ər ə //UK // (ˌkɔːdɪlˈjɛərə) //
虫草,绳索,虫草丛生,虫草园
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n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a chain of mountains, usually the principal mountain system or mountain axis of a large landmass.
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Moreover, the passes in ascending the Andes and Cordillera can only be correctly imagined by experienced travellers.
The mines which yield this metal are on the southern declivity, close to the road leading down from the Cordillera.
The Cordillera, in the neighborhood of Yauli, is exceedingly rich in lead ore, containing silver.
Not so the Indians of the higher mountains eastward of the Cordillera.
About a league beyond Acchahuari the valley is bounded by the principal chain of the Cordillera.
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