savannah
savannah — 名詞
1. a broad, mostly flat landscape where grass is the main form of plant life and tr
熱帶草原
非洲等熱帶地區的廣闊草原
a broad, mostly flat landscape where grass is the main form of plant life and trees are few, common in warm regions such as Africa
The lions of the savannah hunt across the open grassland at dawn.
熱帶草原上的獅子在黎明時分於開闊的草地上狩獵。
collocation: lions of the savannah
Minh watched a documentary about zebras migrating across the African savannah.
Minh 看了一部關於斑馬在非洲熱帶草原上遷徙的紀錄片。
collocation: African savannah
During the dry season, the savannah turns golden brown under the harsh sun.
在乾季，熱帶草原在烈日照射下會變成金褐色。
Evelyn learned that savannah soil is not rich enough for farming without irrigation.
Evelyn 學到熱帶草原的土壤若未經灌溉並不適合耕種。
文法句型
the + savannah
a + savannah
savannah + noun (attribute)
用法筆記
Often used with 'the' when referring to the biome in general (e.g., 'the African savannah'). The alternative spelling 'savanna' is common in scientific writing.
常見錯誤
2. a coastal city in the southeastern United States that serves as an Atlantic seap
薩凡納
美國喬治亞州的港口城市
a coastal city in the southeastern United States that serves as an Atlantic seaport and is famous for its preserved historic architecture
Joaquín visited Savannah, Georgia, and walked through its historic district.
Joaquín 造訪了喬治亞州的薩凡納，並在歷史區漫步。
Savannah, Georgia (place-name pattern)
The old oak trees in Savannah's squares are covered with Spanish moss.
薩凡納廣場上的老橡樹覆蓋著西班牙苔蘚。
Rohan booked a flight to Savannah for the spring music festival.
Rohan 訂了飛往薩凡納的機票，要去參加春季音樂節。
Jin spent a weekend in Savannah exploring the riverfront markets and art galleries.
Jin 在薩凡納度過了一個週末，逛了河岸市場和藝廊。
文法句型
Savannah + noun (attribute)
用法筆記
This sense treats 'Savannah' as a common noun referring to the city in everyday language. In a dictionary, the same place also appears under the 'geographical name' POS as a formal proper-noun entry — the referent is identical, only the grammatical framing differs.
3. a domestic cat breed developed from a serval and a household cat, known for its
薩凡納貓
藪貓與家貓雜交培育的貓品種
a domestic cat breed developed from a serval and a household cat, known for its tall frame, spotted fur, and energetic temperament
Romi adopted a Savannah cat that has long legs and a spotted coat.
Romi 收養了一隻薩凡納貓，這隻貓腿很長，身上有斑點。
collocation: Savannah cat
Layla's Savannah cat is very energetic and enjoys playing in water.
Layla 的薩凡納貓精力非常旺盛，很喜歡玩水。
A Savannah cat needs more space and exercise than most domestic breeds.
薩凡納貓比大多數家貓品種需要更大的活動空間和更多的運動量。
Rachid trained his Savannah cat to walk on a leash outdoors.
Rachid 訓練他的薩凡納貓在戶外牽繩散步。
文法句型
Savannah cat
a + Savannah cat
用法筆記
The breed name is always capitalised: 'Savannah cat'. The word 'savannah' alone (lowercase) does not refer to this breed — it must be followed by 'cat' or used in a clear context about pets.
savannah — 地名
1. a river in the southeastern United States that flows from eastern Georgia to the
薩凡納河
美國喬治亞州東部流向大西洋的河流
a river in the southeastern United States that flows from eastern Georgia to the Atlantic Ocean and marks much of the border between Georgia and South Carolina
The Savannah River forms most of the border between Georgia and South Carolina.
薩凡納河形成了喬治亞州與南卡羅來納州之間大部分邊界。
collocation: forms the border
Piotr went kayaking on the Savannah River near the Atlantic coast.
Piotr 在薩凡納河靠近大西洋的河段划獨木舟。
Factories along the Savannah River ship goods through the port of Savannah.
薩凡納河沿岸的工廠透過薩凡納港口運送貨物。
Matthew fished for catfish in the Savannah River during summer vacation.
Matthew 暑假在薩凡納河釣鯰魚。
文法句型
the + Savannah River
用法筆記
Almost always used with the definite article: 'the Savannah River'. The river is a major shipping route and forms part of the boundary between Georgia and South Carolina.
2. a city in the US state of Georgia that lies where the Savannah River flows into
薩凡納港
美國喬治亞州東部薩凡納河口的港口城市
a city in the US state of Georgia that lies where the Savannah River flows into the Atlantic Ocean and serves as a major East Coast shipping hub
The port of Savannah is one of the busiest on the US East Coast.
薩凡納港是美國東岸最繁忙的港口之一。
collocation: port of Savannah
Tamar moved to Savannah for a job at a shipping company near the river.
Tamar 搬到薩凡納，在河邊的一家航運公司工作。
Tourists in Savannah enjoy boat tours along the riverfront district.
到薩凡納旅遊的遊客喜歡沿著河岸區乘船觀光。
Lakshmi took a ferry across the river to explore downtown Savannah.
Lakshmi 搭渡輪過河，去探索薩凡納市中心。
文法句型
the city/port of + Savannah
Savannah + noun (attribute)
用法筆記
This is the formal proper-noun geographical entry for the city of Savannah, Georgia. It refers to the same place as noun sense 2 but is categorised as a geographical name — the distinction is grammatical (proper noun) rather than referential. Most learners can treat them as identical.