Nevis
IPA/nˈɛvɪs/
KK[nˈɛvɪs]IPA/nˈɛvɪs/
Nevis — noun
1. a small volcanic island in the eastern Caribbean Sea that, together with Saint K
1.名詞
釋義
a small volcanic island in the eastern Caribbean Sea that, together with Saint Kitts, forms the country of Saint Kitts and Nevis; known for its beaches and sugar plantations
例句
Nevis lies about 350 kilometres east of Puerto Rico in the Caribbean Sea.
geographical location description
Charlestown is the main town on Nevis and has an old port for boats.
Visitors to Nevis often hike up Nevis Peak, a volcano covered in rainforest.
The island of Nevis produces sugar and rum, which are sold to other countries.
用法筆記
Nevis is a geographical proper noun — the specific name of an island, not a common noun with multiple meanings. It is always capitalised. The country name is usually written as 'Saint Kitts and Nevis' or 'St Kitts and Nevis'.