toronto
toronto — noun
1. The biggest city in Canada, where the Ontario provincial government is based and
The biggest city in Canada, where the Ontario provincial government is based and which serves as the country's main economic and cultural hub.
Tyler moved to Toronto from a small town to find better job opportunities.
proper noun used as destination: moved to Toronto
Toronto is home to the Royal Ontario Museum and the Art Gallery of Ontario.
collocation: home to [cultural institution]
Many international students choose Toronto for its world-class universities.
The Toronto International Film Festival brings filmmakers and actors from all over the world.
As Canada's largest city, Toronto attracts millions of tourists every year.
用法筆記
Toronto is a proper noun and typically used without an article, except in set phrases like 'the Toronto area' or 'the city of Toronto.'
toronto — proper noun
1. A major Canadian port situated on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, servin
A major Canadian port situated on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, serving as a key entry point for ships traveling through the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway.
The port of Toronto handles cargo shipments from ships crossing Lake Ontario.
collocation: port of Toronto
Heloísa took a ferry from the waterfront to the Toronto Islands for the afternoon.
Toronto sits on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, one of the five Great Lakes.
The population of Toronto reached about 2.6 million people within the city limits.
Ships from the Atlantic Ocean reach the port of Toronto through the St. Lawrence Seaway.
用法筆記
This sense emphasizes Toronto's geographic function as a lake port and its location on Lake Ontario. Distinguish from sense noun/1, which focuses on Toronto's role as a capital and economic centre.