caribbean
caribbean — 形容詞
1. coming from, found in, or connected with the group of islands between North and
加勒比的
與加勒比地區有關的
coming from, found in, or connected with the group of islands between North and South America that form the region known as the Caribbean — including places such as Jamaica, Barbados, and Trinidad.
The resort offers guided tours to several Caribbean islands for snorkelling and diving.
這間度假村提供前往多個加勒比島嶼的導覽行程，適合浮潛和潛水。
always before a noun: Caribbean + noun
My aunt moved to a small Caribbean nation after she retired from teaching.
我阿姨退休後搬到一個小型加勒比國家定居。
collocation: Caribbean nation / islands
Caribbean cuisine often includes rice, beans, fresh fish, and plenty of spices.
加勒比料理經常用到米飯、豆類、鮮魚和大量香料。
A warm Caribbean breeze blew through the open windows of the beach house.
溫暖的加勒比海風穿過海灘小屋敞開的窗戶吹進來。
Tourists come from all over the world to enjoy Caribbean beaches and music festivals.
來自世界各地的遊客前來享受加勒比海灘與音樂節。
- West Indian
more specific regional reference, usually to the islands of the West Indies rather than mainland coastal areas.
文法句型
Caribbean + noun
用法筆記
Always used attributively before a noun. Compare with noun sense 1 (the Caribbean as a region): you can visit 'Caribbean islands' (using the adjective) or 'the Caribbean' (using the noun).
常見錯誤
caribbean — 名詞
1. the geographic and cultural area made up of the island nations scattered across
加勒比地區
加勒比海周邊的島嶼與國家
the geographic and cultural area made up of the island nations scattered across the Caribbean Sea plus the nearby mainland coasts of Central and South America.
Leila spent a year travelling around the Caribbean, visiting over a dozen different islands.
Leila 花了一年的時間在加勒比地區旅行，造訪了十幾個不同的島嶼。
collocation: around / across / throughout the Caribbean
The Caribbean is known for its reggae music, carnival celebrations, and colourful architecture.
加勒比地區以雷鬼音樂、嘉年華活動和色彩繽紛的建築聞名。
Hurricane season in the Caribbean runs from June through November each year.
加勒比地區的颶風季節每年從六月持續到十一月。
Trade between the Caribbean and Europe has grown steadily over the past decade.
過去十年間，加勒比地區與歐洲之間的貿易穩定成長。
Small hotels throughout the Caribbean offer visitors a taste of local island life.
遍布加勒比地區的小型旅館為遊客提供體驗當地島嶼生活的機會。
- West Indies
more specific — refers only to the islands, not mainland Caribbean coasts.
文法句型
the Caribbean
用法筆記
The most common noun use. Always takes a definite article ('the Caribbean'). Compare with adjective sense 1: 'Caribbean food' (adj) vs 'the food of the Caribbean' (noun sense 1). This sense includes both islands and mainland coastal areas — for the sea only, see noun sense 2.
常見錯誤
2. the warm ocean that lies between Central America to its west and South America t
加勒比海
中美洲以東、南美洲以北的海域
the warm ocean that lies between Central America to its west and South America to its south, with the Atlantic Ocean beyond the chain of islands to its north and east.
The cruise ship crossed the Caribbean in three days, stopping at four different ports.
這艘郵輪花了三天橫渡加勒比海，途中停靠了四個不同的港口。
always 'the Caribbean' when referring to the sea
Warm currents in the Caribbean help keep the beaches of Cancun pleasant all year round.
加勒比海的溫暖洋流有助於坎昆的海灘全年保持宜人氣候。
Sailfish and dolphins are common sights for fishermen working in the Caribbean.
旗魚和海豚是在加勒比海作業的漁民常見的收穫。
Hurricanes that form over the Caribbean can gain strength before reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
在加勒比海形成的颶風可能在抵達墨西哥灣前增強威力。
文法句型
the Caribbean
用法筆記
Always takes a definite article ('the Caribbean'). When the full name 'the Caribbean Sea' is used, 'Sea' is capitalised. This sense refers only to the water body — for the land region, see noun sense 1.
常見錯誤
3. a person who comes from any of the islands or countries inside the Caribbean reg
加勒比人
來自加勒比地區的人
a person who comes from any of the islands or countries inside the Caribbean region, such as Cuba, Puerto Rico, or the Dominican Republic.
My grandmother is a Caribbean who moved to Toronto in the 1970s.
我祖母是加勒比人，她在1970年代移居到多倫多。
The festival brought together Caribbean people from Jamaica, Haiti, and Trinidad.
這場節慶匯集了來自牙買加、海地和千里達的加勒比人。
plural: Caribbean people (groups of people from the region)
Many Caribbean people now live in cities like London, New York, and Miami.
許多加勒比人現在居住在倫敦、紐約和邁阿密等城市。
As a first-generation Caribbean, he grew up speaking both English and Spanish at home.
作為第一代加勒比人，他從小在家裡同時說英語和西班牙語。
- West Indian
specifically refers to people from the West Indies islands, not mainland Caribbean countries.
文法句型
a Caribbean
Caribbean people
用法筆記
Less common than the adjective form. When referring to a person of Caribbean heritage, speakers more often use a specific nationality (Jamaican, Cuban) or say 'Caribbean person.' The plural form 'Caribbean people' is more natural than the bare plural 'Caribbeans.'