chelsea

IPA/tʃˈɛlsiː/
KK[tʃˈɛlsi]IPA/tʃˈɛlsiː/

chelsea — noun

1. a fashionable district in west London, on the north bank of the River Thames, kn

1.名詞B1
釋義

a fashionable district in west London, on the north bank of the River Thames, known for its high-end shops, art galleries, and expensive homes.

例句

Rania rented a small flat in Chelsea, just a ten-minute walk from the Thames.

collocation: in Chelsea

Chelsea is famous for its elegant townhouses and trendy King's Road boutiques.

文法句型

usually preceded by 'in' for location

用法筆記

Chelsea FC (the football club), Chelsea Flower Show, and 'Chelsea boots' (a style of boot) are all named after this district. The area is also referenced in the phrase 'Chelsea set' to describe a wealthy social circle.

2. a neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City, located west of Sixth Avenue between

2.名詞B1
釋義

a neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City, located west of Sixth Avenue between 14th and 30th Streets, famous for its contemporary art galleries and rooftop bars.

例句

Noa spent Saturday afternoon walking through the art galleries in Chelsea.

collocation: galleries in Chelsea

Many tech companies have moved their offices to Chelsea over the past ten years.

文法句型

usually preceded by 'in' for location

用法筆記

This Manhattan neighborhood should not be confused with the London district of the same name. In New York, 'Chelsea' is specifically bounded by 14th and 30th Streets west of Sixth Avenue.

3. a city in eastern Massachusetts, located just north of Boston, with a mix of ind

3.名詞B1
釋義

a city in eastern Massachusetts, located just north of Boston, with a mix of industrial areas and residential neighborhoods.

例句

Theo's family runs a small bakery in Chelsea, Massachusetts, near the Everett line.

collocation: in Chelsea, Massachusetts

Bao commutes from Chelsea to downtown Boston every morning by subway.

preposition: from Chelsea to [place]

文法句型

usually preceded by 'in' or 'to' for location

用法筆記

This city is distinct from the much more famous London district of the same name. In US contexts, 'Chelsea' alone usually refers to the London or NYC area unless 'Massachusetts' is added.