lafayette
lafayette — 專有名詞
1. a French nobleman and military officer (1757–1834) who became a key ally of the
拉法葉侯爵
法國將軍，美國獨立戰爭英雄
a French nobleman and military officer (1757–1834) who became a key ally of the American colonists during the Revolutionary War; his full title was Marquis de Lafayette, and he is regarded as a hero of both France and the United States.
Lafayette fought alongside the American colonists during the Revolutionary War.
Lafayette 在美國獨立戰爭期間與美洲殖民地居民並肩作戰。
historical figure in military context
Several American towns and streets are named after Lafayette in honor of his service.
美國有許多城鎮和街道以 Lafayette 為名，以紀念他的貢獻。
legacy: place names derived from the person
During his 1824 tour, Lafayette visited all twenty-four states then in the Union.
Lafayette 在 1824 年訪美巡迴期間，走訪了當時聯邦的全部二十四個州。
A bronze statue of Lafayette stands in Lafayette Square, across from the White House.
一尊 Lafayette 的銅像矗立在白宮對面的 Lafayette 廣場上。
用法筆記
The full title 'Marquis de Lafayette' is used in formal historical writing; the short form 'Lafayette' is standard in general contexts.
2. a city in western California, located east of Berkeley in the San Francisco Bay
拉法葉加州
加州舊金山灣區城市
a city in western California, located east of Berkeley in the San Francisco Bay Area; known for its public schools, hiking trails, and small-town atmosphere within a metropolitan region.
The Lafayette library hosts a popular weekly farmers' market every spring.
Lafayette 圖書館每年春天舉辦熱鬧的農夫市集。
place name as subject of community activity
Many commuters living in Lafayette take the BART train into San Francisco for work.
許多住在 Lafayette 的通勤族搭 BART 火車進舊金山市區上班。
commuter context with BART reference
The Lafayette Reservoir offers jogging trails and picnic areas with views of the hills.
Lafayette 水庫設有慢跑道和野餐區，可欣賞周圍山丘的景觀。
Families often move to Lafayette because of its highly rated public school district.
許多家庭因為 Lafayette 的公立學校評級優異而選擇搬到此地。
3. a city in north central Colorado, located about 15 miles north-northwest of Denv
拉法葉科州
科羅拉多州北部城市
a city in north central Colorado, located about 15 miles north-northwest of Denver; part of the Boulder metropolitan area and known for its historic downtown and coal-mining heritage.
Lafayette has become a popular destination for cyclists exploring the Front Range trails.
Lafayette 已成為自行車騎士探索 Front Range 步道的熱門目的地。
place name with outdoor recreation
The city of Lafayette hosts an annual music festival that draws visitors from across Colorado.
Lafayette 市每年舉辦音樂節，吸引科羅拉多州各地遊客前來。
annual event tied to place name
An old coal mine in Lafayette has been turned into a community park.
Lafayette 一座舊煤礦場現已改建為社區公園。
Lafayette's Old Town district features art galleries, coffee shops, and a local bakery.
Lafayette 的 Old Town 區內有藝廊、咖啡館和一間在地烘焙坊。
4. a city on the Wabash River in west central Indiana, about 60 miles northwest of
拉法葉印州
印第安納州西部大學城
a city on the Wabash River in west central Indiana, about 60 miles northwest of Indianapolis; it is home to Purdue University, a major public research university located across the river in West Lafayette.
Purdue University's main campus sits just across the river from Lafayette in West Lafayette.
普渡大學主校區就在 Lafayette 對岸的 West Lafayette。
college-town context with Purdue
Lafayette's downtown area features a restored 19th-century theater and several farm-to-table restaurants.
Lafayette 市區有一座修復完整的 19 世紀劇院，以及多家產地直送餐廳。
historic downtown features
The technology sector in Greater Lafayette has grown rapidly as Purdue graduates start new companies.
隨著普渡大學畢業生創辦新公司，Greater Lafayette 地區的科技產業快速成長。
Each summer the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra performs free concerts near the Wabash River.
每年夏天 Lafayette 交響樂團在 Wabash 河畔舉辦免費音樂會。
用法筆記
The adjacent city 'West Lafayette' is a separate municipality and should not be confused with Lafayette itself.
常見錯誤
5. a city in southern Louisiana, located about 55 miles southwest of Baton Rouge; i
拉法葉路州
路易斯安那州文化重鎮
a city in southern Louisiana, located about 55 miles southwest of Baton Rouge; it is the commercial and cultural center of the Acadiana region and is known for its Cajun and Creole heritage, music, and cuisine.
Lafayette serves as the cultural heart of Louisiana's Cajun and Creole region.
Lafayette 是路易斯安那州 Cajun 與 Creole 文化的核心所在。
cultural hub of Acadiana
Every spring the Festival International de Louisiane brings musicians from around the world to Lafayette.
每年春天，Festival International de Louisiane 邀請世界各國音樂人來到 Lafayette 演出。
major annual festival in the city
Lafayette's oil and gas industry provides thousands of jobs across southern Louisiana.
Lafayette 的石油天然氣產業為路易斯安那州南部提供了數千個工作機會。
Vermilionville in Lafayette shows what Cajun and Creole life was like in the 1800s.
Lafayette 的 Vermilionville 歷史生活博物館重現了 19 世紀 Cajun 與 Creole 的生活樣貌。
用法筆記
When the Louisiana city is meant in context, speakers often specify 'Lafayette, Louisiana' to distinguish it from the many other U.S. cities with the same name.