singapore

IPA/ˌsɪŋ.əˈpɔːr/
KK[sˈɪŋəpˌɔr]IPA/ˈsɪŋ.ə.pɔːr/

singapore — noun

1. a small nation in maritime Southeast Asia made up of one main island and roughly

1.名詞B1
釋義

a small nation in maritime Southeast Asia made up of one main island and roughly sixty smaller ones, noted for its multicultural society and strong economy

例句

Megan spent a semester studying at a university in Singapore.

proper noun as location; no article

Singapore has four official languages: English, Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil.

用法筆記

As a country name, 'Singapore' takes a singular verb and is used without an article ('the Singapore' is incorrect, except in formal names like 'the Republic of Singapore').

常見錯誤

❌I am going to the Singapore next month.
✅I am going to Singapore next month.
💡country names rarely take the definite article.
❌Singapore are a small country.
✅Singapore is a small country.
💡country names are grammatically singular.

2. a large island in Southeast Asia at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, sep

2.名詞B2
釋義

a large island in Southeast Asia at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, separated from Malaysia by the Johor Strait, forming the main land area of the country of Singapore

例句

The island of Singapore lies just one degree north of the equator.

construction: 'the island of [name]'

Kenji cycled across the island of Singapore in a single day.

用法筆記

When referring to the island as a physical landmass, you can say 'the island of Singapore' or 'Singapore Island'. In everyday conversation, 'Singapore' alone usually refers to the country, not specifically the island.

常見錯誤

❌Singapore is an island country in Europe.
✅Singapore is an island country in Southeast Asia.
💡common geographic confusion with other regions.

3. the capital city of Singapore, located on the southern coast of the island, whic

3.名詞B2
釋義

the capital city of Singapore, located on the southern coast of the island, which serves as the country's main port, financial hub, and the centre of government and commerce

例句

Singapore City is known for its futuristic skyline and the Marina Bay Sands hotel.

explicit 'Singapore City' for clarity

The port of Singapore City is one of the busiest shipping ports in the world.

用法筆記

In everyday speech, 'Singapore' refers to both the country and its capital city. When the distinction matters, use 'Singapore City' or 'the city of Singapore'. The city occupies most of the southern part of the island.

常見錯誤

❌Singapore City is the capital of Malaysia.
✅Singapore City is the capital of Singapore.
💡learners sometimes confuse Singapore with neighbouring countries.