mainland

大陆、本土常加 the

A ferry carries passengers from the island to the mainland every hour.

渡轮每小时把乘客从岛上载往本岛。

中国大陆大写；特指

Many of the company's factories are located on the Mainland.

这家公司有许多工厂设在中国大陆。

大陆的、本土的限定用法

Prices on the island are much higher than in mainland stores.

岛上的物价比本岛商店高出许多。