geneva
geneva — 名詞
1. a major city in western Switzerland, located on the shores of Lake Geneva and th
日內瓦
瑞士西部大城，國際組織總部所在地
a major city in western Switzerland, located on the shores of Lake Geneva and the Rhône River, known as a global centre for diplomacy and international organisations.
Talia moved to Geneva to work at the United Nations office.
Talia 搬到日內瓦，在聯合國辦公室工作。
preposition: moved to [city]
The Red Cross was founded in Geneva in the nineteenth century.
紅十字會於十九世紀在日內瓦創立。
Minh's family visited Geneva during their summer trip across Europe.
Minh 一家人在夏天遊歐期間造訪了日內瓦。
Geneva sits at the western end of the lake, where the river flows out.
日內瓦位於湖的西端，河流在此處流出。
Thousands of diplomats attend meetings in Geneva each year.
每年有數千名外交官赴日內瓦參加會議。
用法筆記
Geneva is often referred to without the definite article ('in Geneva'), unlike some other city names ('the Hague'). It is the second-most-populous city in Switzerland after Zurich.
常見錯誤
2. a traditional Dutch style of gin made from malted grains and flavoured with juni
荷蘭琴酒
荷蘭生產的杜松子酒，風味較甜
a traditional Dutch style of gin made from malted grains and flavoured with juniper berries, known for a richer, sweeter taste than London dry gin.
The bartender poured a small glass of Geneva for the customer.
酒保為客人倒了一小杯荷蘭琴酒。
uncountable: a glass of Geneva
Geneva has a richer, maltier taste than most modern gins.
荷蘭琴酒的味道比大多數現代琴酒更濃郁、帶有麥芽香。
Erik bought a bottle of Dutch Geneva as a gift for his father.
Erik 買了一瓶荷蘭琴酒當作送給父親的禮物。
Isabela prefers Geneva mixed with tonic and a slice of orange.
Isabela 偏好將荷蘭琴酒加入通寧水和一片柳橙來喝。
- jenever
the original Dutch name for the same drink
- Hollands gin
another English name, referring to its Dutch origin
- London dry gin
a lighter, less sweet style of gin
用法筆記
Not to be confused with the city. Geneva (the drink) is also called 'Hollands gin' or 'jenever'. It is often served chilled and neat, rather than mixed into cocktails.