york
york — noun
1. a city in the north of England that was first built by the Romans, later settled
a city in the north of England that was first built by the Romans, later settled by Vikings, and is now famous for its medieval buildings, especially the large cathedral called York Minster
The high-speed train from London to York takes under two hours.
preposition: from [place] to York
Owen visited York Minster and walked along the old city walls.
collocation: visit York / walk along city walls
York was known as Jórvík when Viking settlers controlled the area.
Lien spent her summer studying archaeology at the University of York.
Many tourists visit the National Railway Museum when they go to York.
用法筆記
York is a proper noun and always takes a capital letter. When used as a location, it usually follows a preposition such as 'in', 'to', or 'from'.
常見錯誤
2. Alvin Cullum York (1887–1964), an American soldier from Tennessee who served in
Alvin Cullum York (1887–1964), an American soldier from Tennessee who served in World War I and was awarded the Medal of Honor for single-handedly capturing over 130 German soldiers. His life story was made into a famous Hollywood film.
Alvin York received the Medal of Honor for his bravery in World War I.
collocation: receive the Medal of Honor
The 1941 film Sergeant York made Alvin York a household name in the United States.
Historians still study York's actions during the battle of the Argonne Forest.
After the war, York returned to Tennessee and helped build a school for local children.
A small museum in Pall Mall, Tennessee, tells the story of York's life and service.