lancaster
lancaster — 名詞
1. a historic city in Lancashire, north-west England, best known for its medieval c
蘭卡斯特
英格蘭蘭開夏郡的歷史古城
a historic city in Lancashire, north-west England, best known for its medieval castle and its university, lying north of Liverpool near the Morecambe Bay coast.
Chidi moved to Lancaster to study engineering at the university.
Chidi 搬到蘭卡斯特，在大學攻讀工程。
proper noun as destination
The Lancaster Castle was built nearly a thousand years ago.
蘭卡斯特城堡已有近千年的歷史。
named landmark with city name as modifier
Harper took a train from Lancaster to explore the Lake District.
Harper 搭火車從蘭卡斯特前往湖區遊覽。
Élise went to Lancaster in Lancashire to research industrial history.
Élise 前往蘭開夏郡的蘭卡斯特研究工業歷史。
The Lancaster district is a short drive from the popular seaside town of Morecambe.
從蘭卡斯特地區開車到熱門的海濱小鎮摩爾康比只需要很短的時間。
用法筆記
Always capitalised as a proper noun. Frequently used with a preceding definite article in geographical descriptions ('the city of Lancaster'), but without an article when used as a location ('She lives in Lancaster'). In British writing, 'Lancaster' alone almost always refers to this city in Lancashire, north of Liverpool near the Morecambe Bay coast.
常見錯誤
2. a city in southern California, located in the Antelope Valley to the north-east
加州蘭卡斯特
加州洛杉磯東北的城市
a city in southern California, located in the Antelope Valley to the north-east of Los Angeles.
Rodrigo found work as a nurse at a hospital in Lancaster, California.
Rodrigo 在加州蘭卡斯特的一家醫院找到護理工作。
city name followed by state for disambiguation
The drive from Lancaster to downtown Los Angeles takes about an hour.
從蘭卡斯特開車到洛杉磯市中心大約需要一小時。
Yuna's family chose Lancaster for its quieter neighbourhoods and lower rent.
Yuna 一家人選擇蘭卡斯特，因為社區安靜且租金較低。
The public library in Lancaster runs free coding workshops for teenagers.
蘭卡斯特的公共圖書館為青少年開設免費程式設計工作坊。
用法筆記
When writing to a US audience, include the state name 'California' after the city name on first mention to avoid confusion with other cities named Lancaster.
3. a city in south-central Ohio, lying to the south-east of the state capital, Colu
俄州蘭卡斯特
俄亥俄州哥倫布東南的城市
a city in south-central Ohio, lying to the south-east of the state capital, Columbus.
Bilal stopped for lunch in Lancaster on his way to Columbus.
Bilal 在前往哥倫布的路上停下來在蘭卡斯特吃午餐。
place name as stopover location
The historic square in Lancaster, Ohio hosts a weekly farmers' market.
俄亥俄州蘭卡斯特的歷史廣場每週都有農夫市集。
New housing developments have sprung up around Lancaster in recent years.
近年來蘭卡斯特周邊出現了不少新建住宅區。
The mayor of Lancaster opened a new community garden last Saturday.
蘭卡斯特市長上週六為一座新的社區花園揭幕。
用法筆記
This Lancaster is smaller and less internationally known than its Pennsylvania or UK namesakes. The US Postal Service abbreviation OH is commonly used in addresses.
4. a city in south-eastern Pennsylvania, lying east-south-east of the state capital
賓州蘭卡斯特
賓州哈里斯堡東南的城市
a city in south-eastern Pennsylvania, lying east-south-east of the state capital, Harrisburg.
Reema visited the Amish markets near Lancaster, Pennsylvania last spring.
Reema 去年春天參觀了賓州蘭卡斯特附近的阿米希市集。
city name with state in apposition
Amihan's grandparents have lived in the Lancaster area for over thirty years.
Amihan 的祖父母在蘭卡斯特地區住了三十多年。
The train from Philadelphia to Lancaster takes roughly ninety minutes.
從費城搭火車到蘭卡斯特大約需要九十分鐘。
A new art gallery opened in downtown Lancaster last autumn.
去年秋天蘭卡斯特市中心開了一家新的畫廊。
用法筆記
Lancaster, Pennsylvania is the largest US city bearing this name and is located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, an area known for its Amish communities.
5. a city in north-eastern Texas, situated just to the south of Dallas.
德州蘭卡斯特
德州達拉斯南方的城市
a city in north-eastern Texas, situated just to the south of Dallas.
Andrew took a job at a warehouse in Lancaster, Texas after graduating.
Andrew 畢業後在德州蘭卡斯特的一個倉庫找到工作。
place name with state for clarity
The community college in Lancaster offers evening classes for working adults.
蘭卡斯特的社區大學為在職人士提供夜間課程。
Many families move to Lancaster for the affordable housing near Dallas.
許多家庭因為達拉斯附近的房價較低而搬到蘭卡斯特。
The high school football team from Lancaster won the regional championship.
蘭卡斯特的高中足球隊贏得了區域冠軍。
用法筆記
Lancaster, Texas is a suburban city in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Its proximity to Dallas makes it a common commuter town.