English Dictionary

promontory

/ˈpɹɒm.ən.tɹi/

noun

A high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff. / A projection on the sacrum. / A rounded elevation in the tympanum of the ear.

The promontory jutted out into the sea, offering a breathtaking view.

意味（1）

A high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff.

South of Hang-chou Wan (Bay) below Shanghai, the China coastline changes from a smooth, flat topography to one of irregular, rocky promontories and numerous islands. Foochow, the Fugiu of Marco Polo, dates from the seventh century. Offshore the Ma-tsu Lieh-tao (Matsu and Pei-kan, or Changshu Islands) are heavily fortified Nationalist strongholds.

意味（2）

A projection on the sacrum.

意味（3）

A rounded elevation in the tympanum of the ear.