warwick
warwick — noun
1. a historic settlement in central England that functions as the county seat of Wa
a historic settlement in central England that functions as the county seat of Warwickshire and draws many visitors to its well-preserved medieval castle.
Obi spent the weekend exploring Warwick Castle and the narrow streets of the old town.
collocation: Warwick Castle
Many tourists stop in Warwick on their way to the Shakespeare sites in nearby Stratford.
The county council moved its main offices to Warwick over a hundred years ago.
Aylin walked along the River Avon through Warwick, past the old stone houses and shops.
Jiwoo took a guided tour of Warwick and learned about the great fire of 1694.
文法句型
Warwick + is/has…
in/near Warwick
用法筆記
Often used attributively in tourism contexts: Warwick Castle, Warwick racecourse, Warwick town centre. The name is usually mentioned without a definite article.
2. a city in the US state of Rhode Island, located south of the state capital Provi
a city in the US state of Rhode Island, located south of the state capital Providence along the coast of Narragansett Bay, with a mix of residential neighbourhoods and coastal parks.
Marta drives from her home in Warwick to her job in downtown Providence every day.
used with preposition: 'in Warwick'
The city of Warwick has several parks along the shore of Narragansett Bay.
Jenna grew up in Warwick, Rhode Island, and went to school in nearby Cranston.
Putri visited a small beach in Warwick during her summer trip to New England.
文法句型
Warwick + is/has…
in/near Warwick
用法筆記
Speakers usually add 'Rhode Island' after the name ('Warwick, Rhode Island') to distinguish this city from the English town. In local context the state is often dropped.
3. the title of a powerful English nobleman from the 15th century who played a majo
the title of a powerful English nobleman from the 15th century who played a major role in the Wars of the Roses and became known by the nickname 'the Kingmaker' for his ability to influence who held the crown.
In the 1400s the Earl of Warwick helped decide who would be king of England.
title always with definite article: 'the Earl of Warwick'
Eri wrote about the Earl of Warwick's role in the Wars of the Roses.
Adina's favourite historical figure is the Earl of Warwick, also known as the Kingmaker.
The Earl of Warwick changed sides twice during the long struggle for the English crown.
- the Kingmaker
popular nickname for the same figure, emphasising his role in deciding the English throne
文法句型
the Earl of Warwick + verb…
用法筆記
The title always takes the definite article ('the Earl of Warwick'). The historical figure most commonly referred to by this title is Richard Neville (1428–1471), who fought on both sides of the Wars of the Roses.