Kerala

IPA/kˈɛɹələ/
KK[kˌɛrˈɑlə]IPA/kˌɛrˈɑːlə/

Kerala — noun

1. a state in southwestern India with a long coastline along the Arabian Sea; its c

1.名詞A2
釋義

a state in southwestern India with a long coastline along the Arabian Sea; its capital is Thiruvananthapuram, and it is known for its beaches, backwaters, and high level of education.

例句

Kerala is famous for its peaceful backwaters and green coconut trees.

collocation: famous for + [characteristic features]

The tropical climate of Kerala attracts visitors from many different countries.

collocation: attracts + visitors / tourists

用法筆記

Kerala is a proper noun — the name of a specific state. In English it is pronounced /ˈkɛrələ/ (KEH-ruh-luh). It lies on the southwestern coast of India, bordered by Karnataka to the north and Tamil Nadu to the east.

常見錯誤

I am going to Kerala state.
I am going to Kerala.
💡Kerala is already the name of a state, so adding 'state' is redundant (though common in Indian English).