new zealand
new zealand — noun
1. an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia, mad
an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia, made up of two main islands — the North Island and the South Island — with Wellington as its capital
Elena spent six months travelling around New Zealand in a camper van.
travelling around New Zealand
Jin moved to New Zealand to study marine biology at the University of Auckland.
move to New Zealand
New Zealand is famous for its stunning mountains, lakes, and coastlines.
The film was shot on location in New Zealand's South Island.
Bilal's grandparents emigrated from Lebanon to New Zealand in the 1970s.
- Aotearoa
the Māori name for New Zealand, used increasingly in official and cultural contexts alongside the English name
用法筆記
Always capitalised; does not take an article ('in New Zealand', not 'in the New Zealand').
常見錯誤
new zealand — adjective
1. from New Zealand, or connected with its people, culture, or products
from New Zealand, or connected with its people, culture, or products
Dewi brought a bottle of New Zealand sauvignon blanc to the dinner party.
New Zealand + product
The New Zealand accent is hard to tell apart from an Australian one at first.
New Zealand accent
Owen cheered loudly when the New Zealand rugby team performed the haka.
Their favourite restaurant in London serves traditional New Zealand lamb dishes.
Yara became a New Zealand citizen after living in Wellington for eight years.
用法筆記
Always capitalised; used before a noun ('New Zealand wine', 'New Zealand passport').