cambridge
cambridge — 名詞
1. a well-known town in Cambridgeshire, England, through which the River Cam flows,
劍橋
英國東部的歷史城市，以劍橋大學聞名
a well-known town in Cambridgeshire, England, through which the River Cam flows, and the location of one of the world's oldest universities, founded in 1209.
Aiko spent three years studying economics at Cambridge before moving to London for work.
Aiko 在劍橋讀了三年經濟學，之後搬到倫敦工作。
proper noun: Cambridge (the university)
Tourists often visit Cambridge to see the historic college buildings along the River Cam.
遊客常常造訪劍橋，沿著康河欣賞古老的學院建築。
collocation: visit Cambridge
Many students apply to Cambridge because of its strong reputation in science and engineering.
許多學生申請劍橋大學，因為它在科學與工程領域的聲望很高。
The train from London King's Cross to Cambridge takes about one hour.
從倫敦國王十字車站搭火車到劍橋大約需要一個小時。
Dr. Okafor accepted a teaching position at Cambridge and moved his family to England in 2022.
Okafor 博士接受了劍橋大學的教職，2022 年帶著家人搬到英國。
用法筆記
Cambridge can refer either to the university or to the city itself. In phrases like 'study at Cambridge', 'go to Cambridge', or 'Cambridge graduate', it most often means the university. When referring to the physical location, phrases like 'live in Cambridge' or 'visit Cambridge' are used.
常見錯誤
2. a place in Massachusetts, USA, separated from Boston by the Charles River, and h
劍橋市
美國麻州城市，哈佛大學與MIT所在地
a place in Massachusetts, USA, separated from Boston by the Charles River, and home to the famous universities Harvard and MIT.
Priya earned her PhD from MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts, after completing her master's degree.
Priya 在麻州劍橋市的 MIT 取得博士學位。
proper noun: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Harvard Yard is where students in Cambridge relax and meet between classes.
哈佛校園（Harvard Yard）是劍橋市學生課餘碰面聊天的地方。
collocation: in Cambridge
The offices of many technology companies are located in Cambridge, near the MIT campus.
許多科技公司的辦公室設在劍橋市，靠近 MIT 校園。
Rashida took the subway from Boston to Cambridge for a job interview at Harvard.
Rashida 從波士頓搭地鐵到劍橋市，去哈佛參加工作面試。
用法筆記
The US city of Cambridge is smaller and less well-known globally than Cambridge, England. When speaking to an international audience, it is helpful to add 'Massachusetts' or 'Boston area' to distinguish it from the English city. In academic contexts within the US, 'Cambridge' often refers specifically to the Harvard/MIT area.