newfoundland

IPA/ˈnjuː.fənd.lənd/
KK[nˈufəndlənd]IPA/ˈnuː.fən.lənd/

newfoundland — 名詞

  • newfoundlandsingular
  • newfoundlandsplural

1. the large island in eastern Canada, and by extension the province area named aft

1.名詞
釋義

紐芬蘭

加拿大東部的島與同名省分

the large island in eastern Canada, and by extension the province area named after it in Newfoundland and Labrador

例句

Lucas flew to Newfoundland to visit his aunt in St. John's.

Lucas 飛到紐芬蘭，去探望住在 St. John's 的阿姨。

pattern: fly to Newfoundland

Fishing villages still shape daily life in many parts of Newfoundland.

漁村至今仍深深影響著紐芬蘭許多地方的日常生活。

同義詞
  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    the full modern provincial name; clearer when you mean the whole province rather than only the island

文法句型

in Newfoundland

to Newfoundland

Newfoundland and Labrador

用法筆記

Usually capitalized because it is a place name. In careful use, the island is part of the province now called Newfoundland and Labrador.

常見錯誤

❌She moved to newfoundland last year.
✅She moved to Newfoundland last year.
💡Use a capital letter for this place name.

2. a very large Canadian dog with a thick coat, bred for water work and known for i

2.名詞C1
釋義

紐芬蘭犬

大型、厚毛、善游泳的犬種

a very large Canadian dog with a thick coat, bred for water work and known for its strength and gentle nature

例句

Caleb's Newfoundland pulled the rope back to the boat.

Caleb 的紐芬蘭犬把繩子拉回船邊。

working-dog scene on a boat

The children sat beside the Newfoundland while waiting outside school.

孩子們在校門外等候時，坐在那隻紐芬蘭犬旁邊。

同義詞
  • Newf

    an informal nickname used by many dog owners for the breed

文法句型

a Newfoundland

Newfoundland dog

Newfoundland puppy

用法筆記

Often capitalized because the breed name comes from the island. Dog owners also sometimes shorten it to 'Newf' in informal speech.

常見錯誤

❌Our Newfoundland is a small dog for apartments.
✅Our Newfoundland is a very large dog.
💡This breed is known for its large size.
❌The Newfoundland has thin fur for hot weather.
✅The Newfoundland has a thick coat.
💡The breed developed for cold water work.