antigua

antigua — noun

1. a tropical island in the eastern Caribbean Sea that, together with the smaller i

1.名詞A2
釋義

a tropical island in the eastern Caribbean Sea that, together with the smaller island of Barbuda, forms the independent country of Antigua and Barbuda; it is known for its coral beaches, warm climate, and sailing culture.

例句

Thousands of travellers fly to Antigua each year for its beaches and warm climate.

collocation: fly to Antigua

The Antigua Sailing Week brings sailors from around the world to the island each April.

常見錯誤

❌I visited Antigua and Barbuda island.
✅I visited the country of Antigua and Barbuda, which is made up of two islands.
💡Antigua and Barbuda is a country name; do not add 'island' after the full country name.

2. a historic city in south-central Guatemala that served as the country's capital

2.名詞B1
釋義

a historic city in south-central Guatemala that served as the country's capital until an earthquake in 1773 and is now famous for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture and language schools.

例句

Élise spent a month in Antigua, Guatemala, taking Spanish classes and exploring the old streets.

collocation: in Antigua (city context)

Many travellers visit Antigua to see its brightly painted colonial churches and cobblestone squares.

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1 by the country name that follows: 'Antigua, Guatemala' refers to the city, while 'Antigua' alone usually refers to the Caribbean island or the country of Antigua and Barbuda.

常見錯誤

❌Antigua is a beautiful city in Guatemala.' (ambiguous without context)
✅Antigua, Guatemala, is a beautiful colonial city.
💡Adding 'Guatemala' after the name prevents confusion with the Caribbean island.