England
England — geographical name
1. the largest country within the United Kingdom, covering the southern part of the
the largest country within the United Kingdom, covering the southern part of the island of Great Britain, with London as its capital city and a long coastline facing the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
Gabriela moved to England last year to study literature at the University of Oxford.
proper noun as destination after 'to'
The southern coast of England has some of the warmest beaches in the country.
geographical reference: coast of England
Manchester is one of the largest cities in northern England.
The Lake District in northwest England is famous for its beautiful mountains and lakes.
England won the rugby championship for the first time in seven years.
文法句型
England + verb (singular)
用法筆記
Always written with an initial capital letter. In sports contexts, 'England' refers to the national team representing the country.
常見錯誤
England — noun
1. one of the three countries that together with Scotland and Wales form the island
one of the three countries that together with Scotland and Wales form the island of Great Britain and make up the United Kingdom, used as a general political or administrative designation.
The United Kingdom includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
listing alongside other UK countries
Darius spent his childhood in England before his family moved to Canada.
country as a place of residence
England and France are connected by a tunnel under the English Channel.
Meera has never lived outside England, but she hopes to travel to Japan next year.
The legal system of England is different from the system used in Scotland.
文法句型
England + verb (singular)
用法筆記
Do not use 'England' to refer to the whole United Kingdom. Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are separate countries within the UK. 'Britain' or 'Great Britain' refers to the island containing England, Scotland, and Wales.