hawaii
/həˈwaɪ.iː/ (bre, ipa) · [həwˈaɪˌi] /həˈwaɪ.iː/ (ame, ipa)
hawaii — 名詞
1. the newest of the 50 US states, spread across a chain of volcanic islands in the
夏威夷州
美國第50州，位於太平洋
the newest of the 50 US states, spread across a chain of volcanic islands in the central Pacific, with its capital at Honolulu.
Felipe spent two weeks touring the islands of Hawaii during summer vacation.
Felipe 暑假期間花了兩週在夏威夷各島旅遊。
place name + 'of Hawaii' for the state
Hawaii became the 50th US state in 1959 after a vote by its residents.
夏威夷在1959年經居民投票後，成為美國第50州。
historical fact about the state
The governor of Hawaii signed a new law to protect coral reefs.
夏威夷州長簽署了一項保護珊瑚礁的新法令。
Nora's family moved to Hawaii when she was ten years old.
Nora 十歲時全家搬到了夏威夷。
Many tourists visit Hawaii every year to enjoy its beaches and warm weather.
每年有許多觀光客造訪夏威夷，享受沙灘和溫暖的天氣。
文法句型
the state of Hawaii
in Hawaii
from Hawaii
用法筆記
When referring to the US state, 'Hawaii' is often preceded by 'the state of' in formal writing. The capital is Honolulu, which is located on the island of Oahu.
常見錯誤
2. a chain of over 100 islands and atolls in the central Pacific Ocean that stretch
夏威夷群島
中太平洋的火山島鏈
a chain of over 100 islands and atolls in the central Pacific Ocean that stretch for more than 2,400 kilometers, formed by volcanic activity.
The islands of Hawaii stretch for more than 2,400 kilometers across the Pacific.
夏威夷群島橫跨太平洋，綿延超過2400公里。
place name referring to the whole island chain
Padma learned about the volcanoes that formed the Hawaiian island chain.
Padma 學習了關於形成夏威夷島鏈的火山知識。
The warm waters around Hawaii are home to many kinds of sea turtles.
夏威夷周邊的溫暖海域是許多種海龜的家園。
Selim read a book about the history of Hawaii before his trip there.
Selim 在出發去夏威夷之前，讀了一本關於該群島歷史的書。
- the Hawaiian Islands
the more explicit, formal name for the archipelago
文法句型
the islands of Hawaii
in Hawaii
across Hawaii
用法筆記
This sense refers to the entire island group, not to any single island or to the state government. Use 'the Hawaiian Islands' or 'the islands of Hawaii' for extra clarity.
3. the largest and southeasternmost island of the Hawaiian archipelago, also called
夏威夷大島
夏威夷群島中最大的島嶼
the largest and southeasternmost island of the Hawaiian archipelago, also called the Big Island, famous for its active volcanoes and large lava fields.
The Big Island of Hawaii has active volcanoes that still erupt today.
夏威夷大島擁有至今仍在噴發的活火山。
common informal name for the largest island
Jenna hiked across lava fields on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Jenna 在夏威夷大島的熔岩原上健行。
The island of Hawaii is larger than all the other Hawaiian islands combined.
夏威夷大島的面積比其他夏威夷群島加起來還要大。
Mayumi watched the sunset from the western coast of Hawaii island.
Mayumi 在夏威夷大島的西海岸觀賞了日落。
- the Big Island
the common, informal name that avoids confusion with the state
文法句型
the Big Island of Hawaii
Hawaii island
用法筆記
In daily conversation, 'Hawaii' usually means the state, not the Big Island. To avoid confusion, use 'the Big Island' or 'the island of Hawaii' when referring specifically to the largest island.