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单词 bush capital
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bush capital

noun (the bush capital) Australian, often derogatory
A nickname for Canberra, the capital of Australia: guidelines were issued to locals in the bush capital on how to steer clear of these aggressive marsupials...
  • And we have our city back, the bush capital, not the Bush capital.
  • He notes that Canberra currently markets itself as the Bush capital of Australia.
  • Summer is fire season in bush country, and Canberra, on the southeastern fringe of Australia's outback, is often called the bush capital.

Origin

Early 20th century: from Canberra's relatively rural and inland setting, compared to the coastal cities of Sydney and Melbourne.

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