ukraine

IPA/juːˈkreɪn/
KK[jukrˈen]IPA/juːˈkreɪn/

ukraine — noun

1. a nation in the eastern part of Europe, situated north of the Black Sea and sout

1.名詞B1
釋義

a nation in the eastern part of Europe, situated north of the Black Sea and south of Belarus. It became an independent republic in 1991 after the breakup of the Soviet Union and is known for its rich farmland, its cultural traditions, and its capital city, Kyiv.

例句

Emily has always wanted to visit Ukraine and explore the streets of Kyiv.

the country as a travel destination

Rachid's grandparents fled Ukraine in 1943 and eventually found work on a farm in Saskatchewan.

historical migration context

用法筆記

In modern English, 'Ukraine' is used without the definite article ('the Ukraine' is outdated and considered incorrect by Ukrainian speakers). Frequently appears in geopolitical news and geography texts.

常見錯誤

He flew to the Ukraine last Tuesday.
He flew to Ukraine last Tuesday.
💡Using 'the' before Ukraine is outdated; the country itself states the correct form is without the article.