Old English heafod lond "strip of land left unplowed at the edge of a field to leave room for the plow to turn," naturally identified with boundaries; see head (n.) + land (n.). Meaning "high cape, promontory" is from 1520s.
双语例句
1. The patio gave an unimpeded view across the headland to the sea.
从阳台望去,视野越过海岬直到大海.
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2. Sohar passed the headland at Muscat to a chant.
在歌声中,“苏哈尔”号越过马斯喀特的陆岬.
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3. The headland intercepted the heavy sea that was occasioned by the squall.
海岬截断了被风暴搅得发疯的大海.
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4. The small ship came around the headland and steamed toward the U - boat.
一只小艇绕过海岬,嘟嘟地朝潜水艇开去.
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5. A coastline of 472 kilometers, multi headland and harbor.
