lesotho
lesotho — geographical name
1. a nation in the southern part of Africa whose land lies completely inside South
a nation in the southern part of Africa whose land lies completely inside South Africa. It has very high mountains with cold, snowy winters and is ruled by a king. The capital city is Maseru.
Mpho showed her classmates a map highlighting how Lesotho is completely surrounded by South Africa.
unique geographical fact: completely surrounded by South Africa
Hari learned in his geography class that Lesotho is called the 'Kingdom in the Sky' because of its high mountains.
nickname of the country
King Letsie III of Lesotho opened the new parliament building in Maseru last Tuesday.
During a July hike in the Maloti Mountains, Amara and Tumi wore thick jackets as the temperature dropped below freezing.
文法句型
Lesotho (no article)
in Lesotho
the Kingdom of Lesotho
用法筆記
Unlike some country names (the Gambia, the United Kingdom), Lesotho is used without the article 'the'. The full official name is 'the Kingdom of Lesotho', used mainly in formal or diplomatic contexts.
lesotho — noun
1. the southern African country of Lesotho, located inside South Africa along its e
the southern African country of Lesotho, located inside South Africa along its eastern border, with Maseru as its capital city
Christopher and two friends plan a hiking trip to trek the Maloti Mountains in Lesotho.
used as a travel destination
Nellie bought a traditional Basotho blanket made in Lesotho at the craft market.
collocation: made in Lesotho
The Mehalalitoe, the women's national football team of Lesotho, played in the COSAFA Cup last year.
Darius met a student from Lesotho at camp who taught the group a Sesotho song.
文法句型
Lesotho (no article)
in Lesotho
from Lesotho
visit Lesotho
用法筆記
A person from Lesotho is called a Mosotho (plural: Basotho). The language spoken in Lesotho is called Sesotho.