问
countryside 与 village 都译作“农村”,不知有何区别。
答
countryside 是指“与城市相对而言的农村”,不是指某个具体的农村,而 village 则是指具体的村庄。注意: countryside 要带定冠词:
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The English countryside looks at its best in spring. 英国的乡村在春天的景色最美。
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What are the advantages of living in the countryside? 住在农村有什么优点呢?
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The countryside needs greater protection from polluters. 农村需要进一步防止污染。
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My sister and I live in neighbouring villages. 我姐姐和我住在相邻的两个村庄里。
练习
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