newfoundland

newfoundland — 名詞

1. A large island in the Atlantic Ocean along Canada's eastern shore. Together with

1.名詞B1
釋義

紐芬蘭島

加拿大東部的大西洋島嶼

A large island in the Atlantic Ocean along Canada's eastern shore. Together with the region of Labrador, this island forms a Canadian province known for its rugged coast, frequent fog, and historic fishing communities.

例句

Ignacio's family drove along the rocky coast of Newfoundland during their summer vacation.

Ignacio 一家人在暑假沿著紐芬蘭崎嶇的海岸線開車旅行。

collocation: coast of Newfoundland

Thick fog over Newfoundland delayed all flights at St. John's Airport.

紐芬蘭上空的濃霧導致聖約翰斯機場的所有航班延誤。

文法句型

the island of Newfoundland

用法筆記

Often used with the definite article when referring specifically to the island ('the island of Newfoundland'), but bare 'Newfoundland' commonly refers to the island in travel and geography contexts.

常見錯誤

Newfoundland is a country near Canada.
Newfoundland is an island that is part of Canada.
💡Newfoundland is not an independent country; it is part of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

2. A very large, powerful dog breed originally from the Canadian region of Newfound

2.名詞A2
釋義

紐芬蘭犬

體型巨大、擅游泳的加拿大犬種

A very large, powerful dog breed originally from the Canadian region of Newfoundland. It has a thick, waterproof coat, webbed feet, and a natural instinct for swimming, often used in water rescue.

例句

Christopher's Newfoundland gently pulled the child from the lake during the family picnic.

Christopher 養的紐芬蘭犬在家庭野餐時輕輕地把小孩從湖裡拉上來。

Newfoundland as subject in rescue scenario

Selim adopted a Newfoundland from the local shelter and takes it swimming every weekend.

Selim 從當地收容所領養了一隻紐芬蘭犬,每週末都帶牠去游泳。

同義詞
  • Newfoundland dog

    The full, formal name for the breed, more precise than just 'Newfoundland' alone.

文法句型

Newfoundland dog

a Newfoundland

用法筆記

When specifying the breed, speakers often say 'Newfoundland dog' or simply 'a Newfoundland.' The breed is sometimes called 'Newfie' informally, though this term can be considered dated or disrespectful when referring to people from the region.

常見錯誤

A Newfoundland is a small dog from Europe.
A Newfoundland is a very large dog breed from Canada.
💡Newfoundlands are giant-sized, not small, and they originate from Canada, not Europe.