heartland
US /ˈhɑːrt.lænd/
UK /ˈhɑːt.lænd/
名詞
腹地, 中心地帶
the central or most important part of a country, region, or area
範例:
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The Midwest is often considered the heartland of America.
中西部常被認為是美國的腹地。
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The rebellion started in the mountainous heartland of the country.
叛亂始於該國多山的腹地。