europe
europe — 名詞
1. one of the seven continents of the world, located between the Atlantic Ocean on
歐洲
亞洲以西、大西洋以東的世界七大洲之一
one of the seven continents of the world, located between the Atlantic Ocean on its western side and Asia on its eastern side
Omar has visited more than twelve countries across Europe this year alone.
Omar 今年就去了歐洲超過十二個國家。
collocation: across Europe
Eastern Europe has many historic cities that attract millions of visitors each year.
東歐有許多歷史名城，每年吸引數百萬遊客到訪。
collocation: Eastern/Western/Northern/Southern Europe
The company opened new branches in Northern and Southern Europe last year.
這家公司去年在北歐和南歐都設立了新據點。
Wine from Southern Europe is known for its rich flavours and long history.
南歐的葡萄酒以其豐富風味和悠久歷史而聞名。
Many families in Europe prefer to spend summer holidays near the Mediterranean coast.
歐洲許多家庭喜歡到地中海沿岸度暑假。
用法筆記
Always capitalised as a proper noun. When used with directional labels (Eastern, Western, Northern, Southern), no article is needed: 'in Southern Europe' (not 'in the Southern Europe').
常見錯誤
2. the group of European countries that work together on trade, laws, and travel, k
歐盟
由多個歐洲國家組成的政治經濟聯盟
the group of European countries that work together on trade, laws, and travel, known formally as the European Union
Products made in Europe must meet strict safety rules set by the EU.
歐洲製造的產品必須符合歐盟制定的嚴格安全規範。
collocation: made in Europe
Citizens of Europe can travel freely between most EU countries without a visa.
歐洲公民可以在大多數歐盟國家之間自由旅行，無需簽證。
Jisoo's company exports electronics to Europe under the new trade agreement.
Jisoo 的公司根據新的貿易協定將電子產品出口到歐洲。
New environmental rules across Europe require factories to reduce carbon emissions.
歐洲各地的新環保法規要求工廠減少碳排放。
Farmers in Europe receive financial support through the EU's agricultural program.
歐洲的農民透過歐盟的農業計畫獲得財務補助。
- European Union
the full formal name; more precise in legal or political writing
- EU
abbreviation; common in news and business contexts
用法筆記
In this sense, 'Europe' is used as a shorthand for the European Union. The context (trade, laws, regulations, the EU) signals this meaning rather than the geographic continent.
常見錯誤
3. the countries of Europe other than the United Kingdom, used especially when disc
歐陸
指不包括英國的歐洲大陸地區
the countries of Europe other than the United Kingdom, used especially when discussing travel, business, or politics after Brexit
After Brexit, trade between the UK and mainland Europe became more complicated.
英國脫歐之後，英國與歐陸之間的貿易變得更加複雜。
collocation: mainland Europe (post-Brexit)
The train from London to mainland Europe now requires additional customs checks.
從倫敦開往歐陸的火車現在需要額外的通關檢查。
Many British students choose to study at universities in mainland Europe.
許多英國學生選擇到歐陸的大學就讀。
Shipping goods to mainland Europe takes longer since the new trade rules began.
新貿易規定上路後，貨物運送到歐陸所需的時間更長了。
Léa moved from London to mainland Europe to start a new job in Berlin.
Léa 從倫敦搬到歐陸，在柏林開始了一份新工作。
- mainland Europe
the most common expression; emphasises the contrast with island-based UK
- continental Europe
more formal; also used in geographic contexts excluding the British Isles
用法筆記
Commonly paired with 'mainland' ('mainland Europe') to draw a clear contrast with the UK. This sense gained frequent use after the 2016 Brexit referendum. It refers to a political and administrative boundary, not a geographic one — geographically, the UK is part of the European continent.
europe — 地名
1. the world's second-smallest continent, found mainly in the globe's upper half an
歐洲大陸
北半球東部的世界第二大洲
the world's second-smallest continent, found mainly in the globe's upper half and right-hand side, with the Atlantic, Arctic, and Mediterranean waters on its borders
Europe is the second-smallest continent but has the highest density of countries.
歐洲是世界第二大洲，但國家密度卻最高。
comparative: second-smallest continent
The continent of Europe stretches from the Atlantic coast to the Ural Mountains in Russia.
歐洲大陸從大西洋海岸一直延伸到俄羅斯的烏拉山脈。
collocation: stretches from...to...
Northern Europe has cold, dark winters, while Southern Europe enjoys mild weather year-round.
北歐冬季寒冷陰暗，南歐則全年氣候溫和。
Geographers divide Europe into regions based on shared language, culture, and history.
地理學家根據語言、文化和歷史將歐洲劃分為多個區域。
Europe covers about two percent of the Earth's surface yet has huge global influence.
歐洲的面積約佔地球表面百分之二，卻具有巨大的全球影響力。
用法筆記
This sense focuses on the physical geography of the continent: its size, borders, climate zones, and position on the globe. Distinguish from noun sense 1, which treats Europe as a cultural and political region where people live and travel.
2. the European landmass that does not include the islands of the United Kingdom an
大陸歐洲
不包括不列顛群島的歐洲大陸
the European landmass that does not include the islands of the United Kingdom and Ireland
Continental Europe refers to the landmass excluding the British Isles and Ireland.
大陸歐洲指的是不包括不列顛群島及愛爾蘭的陸塊。
collocation: continental Europe (excluding islands)
Nala drove from France through continental Europe without crossing to the British Isles.
Nala 從法國開車穿越大陸歐洲，沒有跨海到不列顛群島。
The geography of continental Europe differs from that of the island nations nearby.
大陸歐洲的地理特徵與附近的島國有所不同。
High-speed rail networks in continental Europe connect many major cities across borders.
大陸歐洲的高速鐵路網路連接了多個國家的主要城市。
Painters from continental Europe had a strong influence on British art in the 1700s.
來自大陸歐洲的畫家對十八世紀英國藝術產生了深遠影響。
- continental Europe
the standard formal term; used in geography and academic writing
- the Continent
chiefly British English, often capitalised; slightly old-fashioned but still common in travel writing
- the British Isles
the island group excluded from this definition
用法筆記
Distinguish from noun sense 3 (EXCLUDING UK): this sense is a purely geographic distinction between the continental landmass and island groups, with no political or post-Brexit connotation. 'Continental Europe' is the standard formal term.