canterbury

IPA/kˈantəbɹi/
KK[kˈæntɚbˌɛri]IPA/kˈæntərbˌɛriː/

canterbury — noun

1. a city in Kent in southeastern England, known especially for its cathedral and l

1.名詞
釋義

a city in Kent in southeastern England, known especially for its cathedral and long religious history

例句

Many pilgrims still visit Canterbury to see the cathedral and old streets.

travel destination with cathedral context

Our history class took the train to Canterbury for a medieval tour.

take the train to + city

用法筆記

Context often mentions Kent, the cathedral, pilgrims, or the Church of England when this sense is meant.

2. a suburb and local government area in southwestern Sydney, Australia

2.名詞
釋義

a suburb and local government area in southwestern Sydney, Australia

例句

Many commuters live in Canterbury and travel into central Sydney each day.

suburb residents commute into Sydney

A new bike path now links Canterbury with several nearby suburbs.

links Canterbury with nearby suburbs

用法筆記

This sense usually appears in Australian context with Sydney, commuting, local council news, or nearby suburbs.