hawaii
/həˈwaɪ.iː/ (bre, ipa) · [həwˈaɪˌi] /həˈwaɪ.iː/ (ame, ipa)
hawaii — noun
1. the newest of the 50 US states, spread across a chain of volcanic islands in the
the newest of the 50 US states, spread across a chain of volcanic islands in the central Pacific, with its capital at Honolulu.
Felipe spent two weeks touring the islands of Hawaii during summer vacation.
place name + 'of Hawaii' for the state
Hawaii became the 50th US state in 1959 after a vote by its residents.
historical fact about the state
The governor of Hawaii signed a new law to protect coral reefs.
Nora's family moved to Hawaii when she was ten years old.
Many tourists visit Hawaii every year to enjoy its beaches and warm weather.
文法句型
the state of Hawaii
in Hawaii
from Hawaii
用法筆記
When referring to the US state, 'Hawaii' is often preceded by 'the state of' in formal writing. The capital is Honolulu, which is located on the island of Oahu.
常見錯誤
2. a chain of over 100 islands and atolls in the central Pacific Ocean that stretch
a chain of over 100 islands and atolls in the central Pacific Ocean that stretch for more than 2,400 kilometers, formed by volcanic activity.
The islands of Hawaii stretch for more than 2,400 kilometers across the Pacific.
place name referring to the whole island chain
Padma learned about the volcanoes that formed the Hawaiian island chain.
The warm waters around Hawaii are home to many kinds of sea turtles.
Selim read a book about the history of Hawaii before his trip there.
- the Hawaiian Islands
the more explicit, formal name for the archipelago
文法句型
the islands of Hawaii
in Hawaii
across Hawaii
用法筆記
This sense refers to the entire island group, not to any single island or to the state government. Use 'the Hawaiian Islands' or 'the islands of Hawaii' for extra clarity.
3. the largest and southeasternmost island of the Hawaiian archipelago, also called
the largest and southeasternmost island of the Hawaiian archipelago, also called the Big Island, famous for its active volcanoes and large lava fields.
The Big Island of Hawaii has active volcanoes that still erupt today.
common informal name for the largest island
Jenna hiked across lava fields on the Big Island of Hawaii.
The island of Hawaii is larger than all the other Hawaiian islands combined.
Mayumi watched the sunset from the western coast of Hawaii island.
- the Big Island
the common, informal name that avoids confusion with the state
文法句型
the Big Island of Hawaii
Hawaii island
用法筆記
In daily conversation, 'Hawaii' usually means the state, not the Big Island. To avoid confusion, use 'the Big Island' or 'the island of Hawaii' when referring specifically to the largest island.