salem
salem — 名詞
1. the city in Oregon where the state government carries out its work, including th
塞勒姆
美國奧勒岡州的首府
the city in Oregon where the state government carries out its work, including the state legislature and the governor's office.
The state government buildings in Salem, Oregon, house the offices of elected officials and their staff.
奧勒岡州塞勒姆市的政府大樓是民選官員及其幕僚的辦公場所。
proper noun with appositive state name
Lucía drove from Portland to Salem for a meeting at the Oregon State Capitol.
Lucía 從波特蘭開車到塞勒姆，前往奧勒岡州議會大廈開會。
Each spring, the cherry blossoms near the capitol building in Salem draw many visitors.
每年春天，塞勒姆議會大廈附近的櫻花吸引許多遊客前來觀賞。
The Oregon State Fair takes place each summer at the fairgrounds in Salem.
奧勒岡州博覽會每年夏天在塞勒姆的園遊會場舉行。
文法句型
always capitalised
用法筆記
Always capitalised as a proper noun. Use 'Salem, Oregon' or 'Salem, OR' in writing to distinguish this city from the other places named Salem across the United States.
常見錯誤
salem — 地名
1. a historic port city on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Massachusetts, famous
麻州塞勒姆
美國麻州東北部港市
a historic port city on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Massachusetts, famous for the Salem witch trials of 1692 and its maritime trading history in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Yuki visited Salem, Massachusetts, to learn about the witch trials of 1692.
Yuki 前往麻薩諸塞州塞勒姆，了解關於 1692 年女巫審判的歷史。
proper noun with appositive state name
The waterfront in Salem has restaurants and shops that attract tourists year-round.
塞勒姆的濱海區有餐廳和商店，一年四季都吸引遊客。
Salem's maritime history is on display at the Peabody Essex Museum near the harbour.
塞勒姆的航海歷史在港口的碧波地·埃塞克斯博物館中展出。
Tourists visit Salem's House of the Seven Gables to learn about 1600s life.
遊客參觀塞勒姆的七角屋，了解 1600 年代的生活樣貌。
文法句型
always capitalised
用法筆記
Always capitalised. In historical contexts, 'Salem' alone often means Salem, Massachusetts due to the witch trials. Use 'Salem, Massachusetts' or 'Salem, MA' in formal writing to be clear.
2. a suburban community in the southeastern corner of New Hampshire, close to the b
新罕州塞勒姆
美國新罕布夏州城鎮
a suburban community in the southeastern corner of New Hampshire, close to the border with Massachusetts, with many shops and residential housing.
Ravindra's family moved to Salem, New Hampshire, for the good schools and quiet streets.
Ravindra 全家搬到新罕布夏州塞勒姆，因為那裡的學校好、街道安靜。
proper noun with appositive state name
The mall in Salem, New Hampshire, attracts shoppers from across the state border.
新罕布夏州塞勒姆的購物中心吸引了來自州界另一邊的顧客。
Alessia found a job at a software company just outside Salem, New Hampshire.
Alessia 在新罕布夏州塞勒姆郊外的一家軟體公司找到了工作。
The town library in Salem, New Hampshire, hosts a popular summer reading program for children.
新罕布夏州塞勒姆的鎮立圖書館每年夏天為兒童舉辦受歡迎的閱讀活動。
文法句型
always capitalised
用法筆記
Always capitalised. This Salem is much smaller and less famous than Salem, Massachusetts or Salem, Oregon. Use the full phrase 'Salem, New Hampshire' to avoid confusion.
3. a city in western Oregon that sits on the Willamette River, known for its parks,
奧勒岡塞勒姆
奧勒岡州威拉米特河畔城市
a city in western Oregon that sits on the Willamette River, known for its parks, Willamette University, and its location in the fertile Willamette Valley.
Salem, Oregon, sits about 45 miles south of Portland in the heart of the Willamette Valley.
奧勒岡州的塞勒姆位於波特蘭以南約45英里處，坐落在威拉米特谷地中心。
geographic location: sits + distance + direction
Bush's Pasture Park in Salem has walking trails and a historic house that visitors enjoy.
塞勒姆的布希牧場公園設有步道和一座歷史宅邸，供遊客參觀。
The Willamette River runs through Salem, providing water for farms in the nearby valley.
威拉米特河流經塞勒姆，為附近山谷的農田提供灌溉用水。
Kevin studied at Willamette University in Salem before moving to a bigger city for work.
Kevin 在塞勒姆的威拉米特大學讀書，之後搬到更大的城市工作。
文法句型
always capitalised
用法筆記
Always capitalised as a proper noun. Use 'Salem, Oregon' or 'Salem, OR' in writing to distinguish this city from other places named Salem across the United States and India.
4. a small city in central Virginia, positioned a short distance west of Roanoke, f
維州塞勒姆
美國維州西部小城
a small city in central Virginia, positioned a short distance west of Roanoke, featuring an old downtown district and a stadium for minor-league baseball.
Brooke's parents live in Salem, Virginia, a short drive from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Brooke 的父母住在維吉尼亞州塞勒姆，距離藍嶺公園大道不遠。
proper noun with state and geographical modifier
The Salem Red Sox baseball team plays at Haley Toyota Field in Salem, Virginia.
塞勒姆紅襪棒球隊在維吉尼亞州塞勒姆的海利豐田球場比賽。
Lien attended a concert at the Salem Civic Center in Virginia last summer.
Lien 去年夏天在維吉尼亞州塞勒姆的市民中心聽了一場音樂會。
The historic district in Salem, Virginia, has buildings that date back to the early 1800s.
維吉尼亞州塞勒姆的歷史街區擁有可追溯至十九世紀初的建築。
文法句型
always capitalised
用法筆記
Always capitalised. This Salem is best known for its minor-league baseball team and proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
5. a large urban centre in southern India's Tamil Nadu, lying to the southwest of C
印度塞勒姆
印度坦米爾納杜城市
a large urban centre in southern India's Tamil Nadu, lying to the southwest of Chennai, famous for making steel and the hill resorts that surround it.
Adisa took the train from Chennai to Salem to visit the ancient temples nearby.
Adisa 從清奈搭火車前往塞勒姆，參觀附近的古老寺廟。
proper noun with nearby landmark reference
Salem's steel plant in Tamil Nadu is one of the biggest employers in the area.
塞勒姆在坦米爾納杜邦的鋼鐵廠是當地最大的雇主之一。
Salem in southern India is surrounded by the beautiful hills of the Eastern Ghats.
印度南部的塞勒姆四周環繞著東高止山脈的美麗山丘。
Farmers in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu grow mangoes and bananas each year.
坦米爾納杜邦塞勒姆地區的農民每年種植芒果和香蕉。
文法句型
always capitalised
用法筆記
Always capitalised. This Salem in Tamil Nadu has the largest population of all the cities named Salem. Use 'Salem, Tamil Nadu' or 'Salem, India' to distinguish it from US cities with the same name.