Venice
Venice — noun
1. the main city of the Veneto region, situated in the northeast of Italy on a grou
the main city of the Veneto region, situated in the northeast of Italy on a group of islands connected by canals. It is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world, known for its historic buildings, art collections, and the Carnival festival held every year.
Nora spent three days exploring the narrow streets and canals of Venice.
proper noun used as location complement
The train from Milan arrived at Venice's Santa Lucia station just before noon.
possessive form of place name
Venice attracts millions of visitors each year with its famous St. Mark's Square.
Christopher took a gondola ride through the Grand Canal during his visit to Venice.
文法句型
Venice + verb (the city as subject)
用法筆記
Always capitalise 'Venice' as it is a proper noun. The city is also referred to as 'Venezia' in Italian. The adjective form is 'Venetian'.
常見錯誤
2. a major port city and seaport in northeastern Italy, situated on a group of isla
a major port city and seaport in northeastern Italy, situated on a group of islands within the Venetian Lagoon along the Adriatic Sea. Its port handles both cargo shipping and cruise tourism, and its lagoon ecosystem is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Sahil works for a shipping company that runs regular routes through the port of Venice.
collocation: port of [city]
Large cruise ships entering the Venice Lagoon now face strict environmental rules.
The Venetian Lagoon, where Venice sits, is home to several smaller islands.
Élise studied how rising sea levels affect the foundations of buildings in Venice.
文法句型
Venice + noun (as modifier)
port of Venice
用法筆記
This sense focuses on Venice's geographic and economic role as a port and lagoon city. The adjective 'Venetian' refers to the city, its people, or its lagoon. 'Venice' is also used attributively, e.g. 'Venice port authority', 'Venice Biennale'.