avalon
avalon — noun
1. the magical island in King Arthur stories where the wounded Arthur is brought on
1.名詞B2
釋義
the magical island in King Arthur stories where the wounded Arthur is brought once his final battle is over, often as a place of healing and rest
例句
Hugo said the queens carried Arthur across the water to Avalon.
carry Arthur to Avalon after the final battle
In Zola's play, Avalon is a misty island beyond Britain's western shore.
Avalon as a mythical island setting
Saira compared Glastonbury to Avalon in a class about King Arthur.
Mert believed Avalon was where Arthur's wounds could finally heal.
Many stories end when Arthur sails away from Britain toward Avalon.
用法筆記
Usually appears in retellings of King Arthur or in discussions linking the legend to Glastonbury. It names one specific mythical place, not a general word for any paradise island.
常見錯誤
❌Arthur went to an Avalon after the battle.
✅Arthur went to Avalon after the battle.
💡Avalon is a unique place name, so it does not normally take 'a' or 'an'.