foothill

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n. a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain

n. 山麓小丘

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使用频率

foothill 由 foot（脚）和 hill（山丘）组成，字面意思是“山脚下的丘陵”。可以联想到山脚下的低矮地带。

例句

1. The hikers started their journey in the foothills of the mountains.

登山者们在山的山脚开始了他们的旅程。

2. Many small towns are located in the foothill regions.

许多小镇位于山脚地区。

3. The foothills are a great place to see wildlife.

山脚是观察野生动物的好地方。