alps
alps — geographical name
1. The major mountain system of central Europe, whose peaks run in a long curve fro
The major mountain system of central Europe, whose peaks run in a long curve from the Mediterranean Sea near the French-Italian border through countries including Switzerland, Austria, and Germany, reaching eastward into the Balkan Peninsula.
Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps, rises to 4,809 metres on the border between France and Italy.
named peak in the Alps
The Alps receive heavy snowfall each winter, which feeds many of Europe's major rivers.
Yuna's project explained how the Alps form a weather barrier across Europe.
The Alps serve as a major continental watershed, supplying water to the Rhine, Rhône, Po, and Danube river systems.
Esteban read that the Alps were formed by colliding tectonic plates millions of years ago.
文法句型
the Alps
用法筆記
Always used with the definite article 'the' and capitalized. Frequently paired with a specific country region (e.g., 'the French Alps', 'the Swiss Alps'). Treat as a plural proper noun — use plural verbs (e.g., 'The Alps are a popular destination'). Some traditional style guides use singular agreement for the mountain range as a single entity, but plural verbs are far more common in modern English.
常見錯誤
alps — noun
1. A mountainous region in central Europe that people visit for skiing, snowboardin
A mountainous region in central Europe that people visit for skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor holidays, with well-known resort towns such as Chamonix, Zermatt, and St. Moritz.
The Watanabe family booked a week at a ski chalet in the French Alps near Chamonix.
booking a ski holiday in the Alps
Piotr goes rock climbing in the Alps every spring with his university group.
Madison had a clear view of the snowy Alpine peaks from her hotel window.
The Alps attract millions of tourists each year who come for skiing, hiking, and sightseeing.
Salma booked a table at a mountain restaurant in Zermatt for an après-ski dinner with her colleagues.
- the Alpine range
more formal or technical term for the same mountains
文法句型
the Alps
用法筆記
Functions as a plural proper noun — use plural verbs (e.g., 'The Alps are stunning in autumn'). In everyday conversation, speakers often refer to 'going to the Alps' for a holiday rather than naming a specific peak or region.