low-lying

Describes land or an area that is situated at a low altitude, often near sea level or a body of water.

ruОписывает землю или местность, расположенную на низкой высоте, часто недалеко от уровня моря или водоёма.esDescribe tierra o terreno situado a poca altura sobre el nivel del mar o cerca de una masa de agua.frQualifie un terrain ou une zone situé à basse altitude, souvent près du niveau de la mer ou d'un plan d'eau, et donc fréquemment sujet aux inondations ou marécageux.deBezeichnet Land oder Gelände, das tief liegt, oft in der Nähe des Meeresspiegels oder eines Gewässers, und daher häufig überschwemmungsgefährdet oder feucht ist.ptDescreve terreno ou região situada a baixa altitude, frequentemente próxima ao nível do mar ou de um rio, lago ou área úmida; também pode indicar algo que fica baixo em relação ao solo ou à superfície.zh指地势低洼的土地或地区，通常海拔较低，常靠近海平面或水域。也可形容位于低处的物体。arيصف أرضًا أو منطقة منخفضة الارتفاع عن سطح البحر، وغالبًا ما تكون قريبة من البحر أو نهر أو أي مسطح مائي.

1. Low elevation above ground or sea level B1 formal

   Situated at a small height above the ground, horizon, or sea level.

   • The low-lying clouds blocked the view of the mountain peaks.
   • Low-lying coastal areas are at risk of flooding during storms.
   • The plane flew over low-lying hills and valleys.

   ruНизкорасположенныйesbajofrsitué à faible altitudedeTiefliegendptBaixozh低洼的arمنخفض الارتفاع

   Synonyms: depressedflatlowlow-levellowlandsunken

   Antonyms: elevatedhighloftyraised

2. Below normal level B1 formal

   Positioned or situated below the usual or average level.

   • The low-lying fields were submerged after the heavy rain.
   • Low-lying regions often suffer from poor drainage.
   • The river overflowed into the low-lying farmland.

   ruНизменныйesbajofrsitué sous le niveau normaldeNiedrig gelegenptBaixozh低洼的arمنخفض

   Synonyms: depressedlowsunken

• lower-lying comparative form
• lowest-lying superlative form