Norwich

IPA/nˈɒɹɪtʃ/
KK[nˈɔrwɪtʃ]IPA/nˈɔːrwɪtʃ/

Norwich — noun

1. a city in southeastern Connecticut, USA, where two rivers meet to form the Thame

1.名詞B1
釋義

a city in southeastern Connecticut, USA, where two rivers meet to form the Thames River. The city was an important shipbuilding centre in the 1700s and is known as the birthplace of the American businessman Benedict Arnold.

例句

The Chen family opened a bakery in downtown Norwich, Connecticut, near the riverfront shipbuilding museum.

collocation: shipbuilding history

Jin learned about shipbuilding on a guided boat tour of the Thames in Norwich, Connecticut.

collocation: guided boat tour

用法筆記

In American English, the Connecticut city is usually distinguished from the English one by adding the state name: 'Norwich, Connecticut'.

常見錯誤

❌I visited Norwich last summer' (when meaning the one in England, but the listener thinks of the one in the USA).
✅I visited Norwich, Connecticut' or 'I visited Norwich, England
💡always clarify which Norwich you mean in international contexts.

2. a historic cathedral city in eastern England; the county town of Norfolk, locate

2.名詞B1
釋義

a historic cathedral city in eastern England; the county town of Norfolk, located on the River Wensum about 160 kilometres northeast of London; known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, its Norman cathedral, and the University of East Anglia.

例句

Aiko spent her year abroad studying at the University of East Anglia in Norwich.

proper noun in university-academic context

Norwich has a large covered market with over 200 stalls selling food and gifts.

用法筆記

In British English, 'Norwich' alone usually refers to the English city. The pronunciation is /ˈnɒr.ɪdʒ/ (two syllables), which differs from the spelling.

常見錯誤

❌Nor-wich' (pronouncing all three syllables).
✅Nor-ij' /ˈnɒr.ɪdʒ/
💡the 'w' is silent in the English city's name.