newport
newport — noun
1. the name of a historic city and seaport on the Atlantic coast of Rhode Island, U
the name of a historic city and seaport on the Atlantic coast of Rhode Island, USA, widely recognised for its large, well-preserved Gilded Age mansions and its strong tradition of competitive yacht racing.
The Vanderbilt family built a summer mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, with over seventy rooms.
proper noun: always capitalised in place names
Every autumn, Newport holds a folk-music festival that attracts performers from across the United States.
Linh and her friends walked along the cliffs in Newport and toured the old mansions.
Sailboats of all sizes crowd the harbour in Newport during the summer regatta.
The Newport Bridge connects the city to towns across Narragansett Bay.
文法句型
the city of Newport
in Newport
用法筆記
Always capitalised because it is a proper noun. When the context does not make the location clear, add the state name (Newport, Rhode Island) to avoid confusion with other cities of the same name.
常見錯誤
2. a city in southern Wales, United Kingdom, positioned along the River Usk and fun
a city in southern Wales, United Kingdom, positioned along the River Usk and functioning as a significant commercial and transport centre for the surrounding area.
Newport in South Wales has a large station with frequent trains to Cardiff.
proper noun: always capitalised in place names
The River Usk runs through Newport, and many people walk along its banks.
Kian moved to Newport for a job making steel parts for cars.
Newport has a medieval castle built near the river in the 1300s.
Many workers in Cardiff choose to live in Newport because housing costs less.
文法句型
the city of Newport
in Newport
用法筆記
Always capitalised. In a British context, simply saying 'Newport' is usually understood to refer to Newport, South Wales, but there is also a much smaller Newport on the Isle of Wight. Adding 'South Wales' prevents ambiguity.