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Pronunciation / Transliteration: gāoyuán
"青藏高原被称为世界屋脊。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An area of fairly level high ground.
"The hotel is situated on a high plateau surrounded by mountains." - 2
A state of little or no change following a period of activity or progress.
"Sales have reached a plateau and are unlikely to grow further this year."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'plateau' originates from the French word 'plateau', which means 'flat' or 'level'. It entered the English language in the early 19th century, reflecting geographical features characterized by elevated flatlands.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Plateau" is said worldwide
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plateau
Transliteration: plateau
"Nous avons atteint un plateau dans nos ventes."
Hochebene
Transliteration: Hochebene
"Das Camp liegt auf einer weiten Hochebene."
altopiano
Transliteration: altopiano
"La strada attraversa un vasto altopiano."
meseta
Transliteration: meseta
"El tren cruzó la meseta central."
planalto
Transliteration: planalto
"O planalto central é conhecido pelo seu clima seco."
पठार
Transliteration: pathar
"दक्कन का पठार भारत के दक्षिण में स्थित है।"
高原
Transliteration: gāoyuán
"青藏高原被称为世界屋脊。"
고원
Transliteration: gowon
"우리의 실력이 한동안 정체기에 접어들었다."
高原
Transliteration: kōgen
"売上が高原状態に達した。"
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