country

[ˈkʌntrɪ]
n
a territory distinguished by its people, culture, language, geography, etc
an area of land distinguished by its political autonomy; state
the people of a territory or state
the whole country rebelled
an area associated with a particular person
Burns country
the part of the land that is away from cities or industrial areas; rural districts.(as modifier).(in combination)..
short for country music
a particular locality or district
one's native land or nation of citizenship
rough; uncouth; rustic
country manners
- 习惯用语
- up country away from the coast or the capital
- the country the outlying area or area furthest from the finish of a sports ground or racecourse
- across country not keeping to roads, etc
- go to the country to dissolve Parliament and hold an election
- appeal to the country 同
- unknown country an unfamiliar topic, place, matter, etc