country
country — 名詞
1. A place that functions as a separate political unit, with its own elected govern
國家
有自己政府、法律和邊界的政治實體
A place that functions as a separate political unit, with its own elected government, system of laws, and internationally recognised borders.
Madison visited Japan last year and was amazed by how clean the cities were.
Madison 去年去日本旅遊，對城市的整潔感到非常驚訝。
country as a named political unit visited by a traveller
Every country makes its own rules about taxes, trade, and healthcare.
每個國家都會制定自己的稅收、貿易和醫療保健規則。
Bao's family left their home country to start a new life in Canada.
Bao 的家人離開了祖國，在加拿大展開了新生活。
The treaty was signed by leaders from twelve different countries at the United Nations.
來自十二個不同國家的領袖在聯合國簽署了該條約。
After the earthquake, other countries sent food, tents, and medical teams.
地震過後，其他國家運送了食物、帳篷和醫療團隊。
文法句型
a/an + country
the country
country + noun (compound)
用法筆記
Often used with a possessive adjective (my country, your country, their country) or with 'the' when referring to a specific known nation.
常見錯誤
2. The entire population of a nation, seen as a group that shares opinions, feeling
全國人民
住在某國的所有人
The entire population of a nation, seen as a group that shares opinions, feelings, or experiences as one body.
The whole country watched the final match on television that night.
那天晚上，全國人民都在電視上觀看決賽。
the whole country = everyone in the nation
When the team won the championship, the entire country celebrated in the streets.
球隊贏得冠軍時，全國人民都上街狂歡慶祝。
The Prime Minister addressed the country on live television last evening.
昨晚，總理透過電視直播向全國人民發表談話。
News of the flood disaster shocked the country deeply.
洪水災難的消息讓全國人民深感震驚。
The country voted to change its leader in a close and heated election.
全國人民在一場激烈的選舉中投票更換了領導人。
文法句型
the + country + singular verb
用法筆記
This sense uses 'the country' as a collective singular noun. The verb is always singular even though the meaning is plural.
3. Land in areas away from urban centres, where fields, woods, and farms take the p
鄉村；郊外
遠離城鎮、有農田和自然景觀的地區
Land in areas away from urban centres, where fields, woods, and farms take the place of houses, shops, and streets.
Élise lives in the country, about thirty minutes from the nearest town.
Élise 住在鄉村，離最近的小鎮大約三十分鐘車程。
live in the country = live in a rural area
We drove through miles of beautiful open country on our way to the lake.
我們開車穿過了好幾英里的美麗開闊鄉野，往湖邊駛去。
The air in the country smells much fresher than the air in the city.
鄉村的空氣聞起來比城市裡新鮮得多。
Constanza's grandparents have a small farm in the country near the river.
Constanza 的祖父母在河邊的鄉下有一座小農場。
Ilan prefers the quiet of the country to the noise and crowds of the city.
Ilan 喜歡鄉村的寧靜，勝過城市的喧囂擁擠。
- countryside
Very similar; 'countryside' more often emphasises scenic beauty or farmland.
- rural area
More formal and neutral; used in official or descriptive contexts.
文法句型
in the country
the country
open country
用法筆記
Always used with 'the' in this sense ('in the country', 'the country'). Unlike the nation sense, this has no plural form and cannot be used with 'a'.
常見錯誤
4. A large area of land that is known for a particular physical feature, type of ac
地域；地帶
以特定自然特徵或用途聞名的地區
A large area of land that is known for a particular physical feature, type of activity, or historical connection, without having official borders.
The Lake District is some of the most beautiful walking country in England.
湖區是英格蘭最美的徒步地區之一。
walking country = area good for hiking
This part of the country is famous for its excellent wine production.
這個地區以出產優質葡萄酒而聞名。
Hiking across this rocky country requires strong boots and plenty of water.
在這片岩石地帶徒步旅行，需要堅固的靴子和充足的水。
The valley is sheep-farming country, with green hills that stretch for miles.
這座山谷是牧羊區，放眼望去盡是綿延數英里的翠綠山丘。
We travelled through thick forest country where the sunlight barely reached the ground.
我們穿越了濃密的森林地帶，那裡的陽光幾乎照不到地面。
文法句型
[adj] + country
[noun] + country
用法筆記
In this sense, 'country' is always uncountable and is preceded by a descriptive word (adjective or noun) that says what kind of area it is. Unlike sense 3, 'the' is not required.
5. A shortened way of referring to country music, a popular music style that began
鄉村音樂
源自美國南方的流行音樂類型
A shortened way of referring to country music, a popular music style that began in the southern United States, typically featuring guitars, fiddles, and lyrics about everyday life.
Faisal listens to country on his way to work every morning.
Faisal 每天早上開車上班時都會聽鄉村音樂。
listen to country = listen to country music
The radio station plays nothing but country all day long.
這家廣播電台整天只播放鄉村音樂。
Wei bought tickets to a big country festival in Nashville last summer.
Wei 去年夏天買了納許維爾一個大型鄉村音樂節的門票。
Layla's favourite kind of music is country, especially the older songs from the 1970s.
Layla 最喜歡的音樂類型是鄉村音樂，尤其是七〇年代的老歌。
- country music
The full, more formal term for the same thing.
- country and western
An older, broader term; less common today.
文法句型
country (as a noun for music)
用法筆記
This is an informal clipping used mainly in conversation, radio, and music journalism. In formal writing, use the full term 'country music'.
country — 形容詞
1. Relating to or typical of the countryside rather than the city, often suggesting
鄉下的
與鄉村有關或其特有的
Relating to or typical of the countryside rather than the city, often suggesting something simple, peaceful, or natural.
Liam grew up in a small country village surrounded by farms and forests.
Liam 在一個四周都是農場和森林的小鄉村長大。
country village = village in a rural area
Liam's parents bought a country house so they could escape the city on weekends.
Liam 的父母買了一間鄉間小屋，以便週末可以逃離城市。
The country roads were narrow and lined with tall old trees on both sides.
鄉間道路很狹窄，兩旁長滿了高大的老樹。
Madison prefers a quiet country life to the busy city lifestyle she used to have.
Madison 喜歡寧靜的鄉間生活，勝過她以前繁忙的城市生活。
The country air felt cool and clean after the heavy rain.
大雨過後，鄉間的空氣感覺清涼又乾淨。
文法句型
country + noun
用法筆記
This adjective is almost always used before a noun (attributive). You would not say 'This area is country' — use 'rural' instead for predicative position.
2. Describing a simple, traditional style of decorating a home that is inspired by
鄉村風格的
以鄉村生活為靈感的簡樸傳統裝潢風格
Describing a simple, traditional style of decorating a home that is inspired by life in the countryside, often using natural materials and rustic furniture.
Their kitchen has a country style with wooden cupboards and a large farm table.
他們的廚房是鄉村風格，有木製櫥櫃和一張大農家餐桌。
country style = traditional rural-inspired decor
Nala decorated her living room with country curtains and floral patterned cushions.
Nala 用鄉村風窗簾和碎花抱枕裝飾了她的客廳。
The inn has a warm country look with stone walls and a fireplace.
這家旅館有溫馨的鄉村風格，配有石牆和壁爐。
We bought a country-style cupboard made of solid oak wood.
我們買了一個實心橡木製成的鄉村風櫥櫃。
文法句型
country + noun (style/decor/furniture)
用法筆記
Often combined with 'style' as 'country-style' (with a hyphen). This sense is most common in interior design and home-decorating magazines.
3. Made or prepared on a farm using traditional methods rather than in a large fact
鄉村製法的
在農場以傳統方式製作或加工
Made or prepared on a farm using traditional methods rather than in a large factory, usually referring to preserved meats or dairy products.
Tunde bought some country ham from the local farmer's market on Saturday.
Tunde 週六在當地農夫市集買了一些鄉村風味火腿。
country ham = ham cured on a farm
The diner serves country sausage made with a secret family recipe.
這家小餐館供應以祖傳秘方製作的鄉村風味香腸。
Constanza's mother makes country butter from the milk of their own cows.
Constanza 的母親用自家飼養的牛產的牛奶製作鄉村風味奶油。
The bakery sells country cheese that is aged in a small stone building on the farm.
這家麵包店販售鄉村風味乳酪，是在農場一間小石屋裡熟成的。
- factory-made
Produced in a large industrial facility.
- processed
Made with industrial methods and often artificial ingredients.
文法句型
country + noun (food product)
用法筆記
Primarily used in American English. The most common combinations are 'country ham', 'country sausage', and 'country butter'. Not used for fresh produce like vegetables.
4. Describing the style, sound, or culture of country music, which began in the sou
鄉村音樂的
與鄉村音樂有關或以之為特色的
Describing the style, sound, or culture of country music, which began in the southern United States and typically involves guitars, fiddles, and storytelling songs about everyday life.
Layla plays country songs on her guitar at the local café every Friday.
Layla 每週五都會在當地的咖啡館用吉他彈唱鄉村歌曲。
country songs = songs in the country music style
The concert featured both new and classic country artists.
這場演唱會集結了新舊兩代鄉村音樂歌手。
Mert bought tickets to a country music show at the arena downtown.
Mert 買了市中心體育館一場鄉村音樂秀的門票。
The radio plays a mix of pop, rock, and country hits throughout the day.
這家電台全天混合播放流行樂、搖滾樂和鄉村音樂熱門歌曲。
- country-and-western
An older term that is less commonly used today.
文法句型
country + noun (music/song/singer)
用法筆記
The full form 'country music' is more common in formal writing, but the adjective 'country' alone (as in 'country singer', 'country band') is standard in everyday use.