suffolk
suffolk — noun
1. a large administrative area in eastern England, lying along the coast of the Nor
a large administrative area in eastern England, lying along the coast of the North Sea, with its main town in Ipswich
The Suffolk countryside is famous for its mediaeval churches and scenic walking trails.
collocation: Suffolk countryside
Lan's family has lived in Suffolk near Bury St Edmunds for three generations.
The Suffolk coast attracts many birdwatchers during the autumn migration season.
Élise took a ferry from Suffolk across the North Sea to the Netherlands.
Suffolk County Council has invested in new cycle paths between villages.
文法句型
Suffolk + singular verb
用法筆記
Often used with 'in' to indicate location: 'in Suffolk'. The administrative body is referred to as 'Suffolk County Council'.
常見錯誤
2. a city in the southeastern part of the US state of Virginia, functioning as a se
a city in the southeastern part of the US state of Virginia, functioning as a separate jurisdiction that is not part of any county
Hoa moved to Suffolk, Virginia, after accepting a job at a local engineering firm.
The Suffolk city council approved plans for a new riverside park last month.
collocation: Suffolk city council
The town of Suffolk, Virginia, was officially established in 1742 along the Nansemond River.
Faisal runs a small bookstore on Main Street in downtown Suffolk.
The Nansemond River flows through the centre of Suffolk, Virginia.
文法句型
Suffolk + singular verb
用法筆記
In the United States, an 'independent city' is a city that is not part of any county. Virginia is the US state with the most independent cities. Always specify 'Suffolk, Virginia' when referring to this city to distinguish it from the English county.