Kerala

IPA/kˈɛɹələ/
KK[kˌɛrˈɑlə]IPA/kˌɛrˈɑːlə/

Kerala — 名詞

1. a state in southwestern India with a long coastline along the Arabian Sea; its c

1.名詞A2
釋義

喀拉拉邦

印度西南部的一個邦

a state in southwestern India with a long coastline along the Arabian Sea; its capital is Thiruvananthapuram, and it is known for its beaches, backwaters, and high level of education.

例句

Kerala is famous for its peaceful backwaters and green coconut trees.

喀拉拉邦以寧靜的潟湖與翠綠的椰子樹聞名。

collocation: famous for + [characteristic features]

The tropical climate of Kerala attracts visitors from many different countries.

喀拉拉邦的熱帶氣候吸引了許多來自不同國家的遊客。

collocation: attracts + visitors / tourists

用法筆記

Kerala is a proper noun — the name of a specific state. In English it is pronounced /ˈkɛrələ/ (KEH-ruh-luh). It lies on the southwestern coast of India, bordered by Karnataka to the north and Tamil Nadu to the east.

常見錯誤

I am going to Kerala state.
I am going to Kerala.
💡Kerala is already the name of a state, so adding 'state' is redundant (though common in Indian English).