Albany

IPA/ˈɔːl.bə.ni/
KK[ˈɔlbəni]IPA/ˈɑːl.bə.ni/

Albany — noun

1. the seat of New York State's government, situated on the west bank of the Hudson

1.名詞B1
釋義

the seat of New York State's government, situated on the west bank of the Hudson River; a hub for politics, higher education, and historical tourism

例句

Asher took the train from New York City to Albany for a tour of the State Capitol building.

in Albany after a verb of movement

Trang moved from Buffalo to Albany to study public policy at the state university.

文法句型

Albany is … / in Albany / of Albany

用法筆記

In Taiwan English textbooks, 'Albany' most often refers to the capital of New York State. American news reports frequently use 'Albany' as a metonym for the New York state government, similar to how 'Washington' refers to the US federal government.

常見錯誤

Albany is the capital of America.
Albany is the capital of New York State.
💡Albany is a state capital, not the national capital.

2. a city in southwestern Georgia, United States, known for its agricultural indust

2.名詞B2
釋義

a city in southwestern Georgia, United States, known for its agricultural industry, especially the production of peanuts, pecans, and cotton

例句

Ziad works at a warehouse in Albany, Georgia, where peanuts are shipped across the country.

Albany, Georgia — city + state comma pattern

The athletic teams at Albany State University in Georgia compete in the conference for historically black colleges.

文法句型

Albany, Georgia / in Albany, Georgia

用法筆記

When speaking or writing, Americans typically add the state name 'Georgia' after 'Albany' to distinguish this city from Albany, New York.

3. a city in northwestern Oregon, United States, located along the Willamette River

3.名詞B2
釋義

a city in northwestern Oregon, United States, located along the Willamette River near the Cascade Mountains; a center for manufacturing and agriculture

例句

Padma took a job at the hospital in Albany, Oregon, and moved there with her family.

in Albany, Oregon — comma pattern for city and state

The farmers' market in downtown Albany, Oregon, attracts visitors from nearby towns every Saturday.

文法句型

Albany, Oregon / in Albany, Oregon

4. a river in northern Ontario, Canada, about 980 kilometers long, that flows eastw

4.名詞B2
釋義

a river in northern Ontario, Canada, about 980 kilometers long, that flows eastward into James Bay through remote forests and wetlands

例句

Chidi read about the Albany River for his geography project on major Canadian waterways.

the Albany River — definite article with river names

The Albany River winds through forests in northern Ontario where moose and black bears live.

文法句型

the Albany River / on the Albany River

用法筆記

River names in English usually take the definite article 'the'. This differs from city names, which do not use 'the'.