country作“乡村”讲时,侧重指“区别于城市的乡间、乡下”。
countryside 常用来泛指一切乡村地域或居民。
Example: They are leaving the country and moving into the town. 他们要离开乡下,搬到城里去住。
Example: I’m going to spend this summer vacation with my grandmother in the country. 我准备和我祖母在乡下过暑假。
Example: I took many pictures of the Chinese countryside. 我拍摄了许多有关中国农村的照片。
Example: The American countryside looks beautiful in fall. 美国的乡村秋天景色很美。