geneva
geneva — noun
1. a major city in western Switzerland, located on the shores of Lake Geneva and th
a major city in western Switzerland, located on the shores of Lake Geneva and the Rhône River, known as a global centre for diplomacy and international organisations.
Talia moved to Geneva to work at the United Nations office.
preposition: moved to [city]
The Red Cross was founded in Geneva in the nineteenth century.
Minh's family visited Geneva during their summer trip across Europe.
Geneva sits at the western end of the lake, where the river flows out.
Thousands of diplomats attend meetings in Geneva each year.
用法筆記
Geneva is often referred to without the definite article ('in Geneva'), unlike some other city names ('the Hague'). It is the second-most-populous city in Switzerland after Zurich.
常見錯誤
2. a traditional Dutch style of gin made from malted grains and flavoured with juni
a traditional Dutch style of gin made from malted grains and flavoured with juniper berries, known for a richer, sweeter taste than London dry gin.
The bartender poured a small glass of Geneva for the customer.
uncountable: a glass of Geneva
Geneva has a richer, maltier taste than most modern gins.
Erik bought a bottle of Dutch Geneva as a gift for his father.
Isabela prefers Geneva mixed with tonic and a slice of orange.
- jenever
the original Dutch name for the same drink
- Hollands gin
another English name, referring to its Dutch origin
- London dry gin
a lighter, less sweet style of gin
用法筆記
Not to be confused with the city. Geneva (the drink) is also called 'Hollands gin' or 'jenever'. It is often served chilled and neat, rather than mixed into cocktails.