valencia

valencia — 地名

1. A self-governing area on the eastern side of Spain that has its own regional gov

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釋義

瓦倫西亞區

西班牙東部自治區,包含三省

A self-governing area on the eastern side of Spain that has its own regional government, three provinces, and a distinct cultural and linguistic identity along the Mediterranean coast.

例句

Mei-Lin explored the Albufera nature reserve in <hw>Valencia</hw>, where farmers grow rice for paella in freshwater lagoons.

Mei-Lin 探索了瓦倫西亞區的阿爾布費拉自然保護區,農民在淡水潟湖中種植製作海鮮燉飯用的稻米。

travel + to specific location + regional food connection

The government of <hw>Valencia</hw> funds programs to teach Valencian in local primary schools alongside Spanish.

瓦倫西亞區政府資助計畫,在當地小學同時教授瓦倫西亞語和西班牙語。

the government of + place name + bilingual education policy

2. One of the three administrative divisions that make up the Valencian Community,

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釋義

瓦倫西亞省

西班牙東部省份,首府為瓦倫西亞市

One of the three administrative divisions that make up the Valencian Community, located on the east coast of Spain with the city of Valencia as its capital.

例句

The province of <hw>Valencia</hw> grows most of Spain's oranges, with groves stretching far inland from the coast.

瓦倫西亞省生產西班牙大部分的柳橙,果園從海岸一直延伸到內陸。

agricultural importance + the province of + place name

Ziad's relatives live in a village in the province of <hw>Valencia</hw>, north of the capital.

Ziad 的親戚住在瓦倫西亞省的一個村莊,在省會以北。

in the province of + place name

3. A large port city on the east coast of Spain that serves as the capital of the V

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釋義

瓦倫西亞市

西班牙東岸主要港口城市

A large port city on the east coast of Spain that serves as the capital of the Valencian Community and is well known for its modern arts complex, historic old quarter, and lively festivals.

例句

Stefan flew to <hw>Valencia</hw> to see the City of Arts and Sciences.

Stefan 搭飛機到瓦倫西亞市去參觀科學藝術城。

flight to + place name

Every March, <hw>Valencia</hw> welcomes thousands of visitors for the Las Fallas festival.

每年三月,瓦倫西亞市迎來成千上萬的遊客參加法雅節。

place name as subject welcoming visitors

用法筆記

When referring to the city, no article is needed before the name unless it is part of a descriptive phrase such as 'the city of Valencia.'

常見錯誤

I am going to the Valencia next week.
I am going to Valencia next week.
💡Place names do not take 'the' unless they are part of a specific official title.

4. A manufacturing and commercial center located in the north of Venezuela, lying t

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釋義

委國瓦倫西亞

委內瑞拉北部的工業城市

A manufacturing and commercial center located in the north of Venezuela, lying to the west-southwest of Caracas, with a large and fast-growing population.

例句

Folake's company moved her to <hw>Valencia</hw>, Venezuela, where she works in a car factory.

Folake 的公司把她調到位在委內瑞拉的瓦倫西亞,她在當地一間汽車工廠上班。

disambiguation: [place name], [country]

Toyota and other carmakers run large assembly plants in <hw>Valencia</hw>, Venezuela, employing thousands of workers.

豐田等汽車製造商在委內瑞拉瓦倫西亞設有大型裝配廠,僱用數千名工人。

manufacturing industry in the city

用法筆記

To avoid confusion with the Spanish city, speakers often add the country name — for example, 'Valencia, Venezuela' or 'Valencia in Venezuela.'

常見錯誤

My cousin moved to Valencia last year.' (ambiguous)
My cousin moved to Valencia, Venezuela, last year.
💡Without the country name, listeners may assume the more famous Spanish city.