lebanon
IPA/ˈlebənən/
KK[lˈɛbənən]IPA/ˈlebənɑːn/
lebanon — noun
1. a republic on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, in southwestern Asia.
1.名詞B1
釋義
a republic on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, in southwestern Asia. Its capital and largest city is Beirut, and it is known for its mountain landscapes and cultural diversity.
例句
My cousin teaches English at a school in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.
proper noun: always capitalised
The cedar tree on the national flag is a famous symbol of Lebanon.
Travelers visit Lebanon for its ancient Roman ruins and mountain villages.
Lebanon produces olive oil and wine, which are exported to many countries.
Many families from Lebanon moved abroad during the civil war in the 1970s.
用法筆記
Lebanon is always capitalised as a proper noun. The word is never used with an article (not 'the Lebanon' in modern English, though this form appeared in older texts).
常見錯誤
❌I am going to the Lebanon next month.
✅I am going to Lebanon next month.
💡Country names typically do not take 'the' unless they are plural or descriptive (e.g. the Philippines, the United States).