| 单词 | country and western |
| 释义 | country and western —country /ˈkʌn.tri/ noun (POLITICAL UNIT) A1 [C] an area of land that has its own government, army, etc.: » Which is the largest country in Europe?» Sri Lanka is my native country, but I've been living in Belgium for the past five years.» The climate is cooler in the east of the country.Thesaurus+: ↑Country and nation , ↑Continents and regions of the world , ↑Country namesthe countryC2 all the people who live in a country: » The whole country celebrated the signing of the peace treaty.Thesaurus+: ↑Country and nation , ↑Continents and regions of the world , ↑Country names• • • Extra Examples:» After ten years of military dictatorship, the country now has a civil government.» French cheeses are exported to many different countries.» The Arab countries include Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Egypt.» Tibet, once an independent country, is now part of China.» The government has done little or nothing to help the poorest people in this country.Common mistake: country! Warning: Irregular plural!! If you want to form the plural of country, don't write 'countrys', write countries.Common mistake: country! Warning: Check your spelling!! Country is one of the 50 words most often spelled wrongly by learners.noun [S or U] (NATURAL LAND) ► A2 land that is not in towns, cities, or industrial areas and is either used for farming or left in its natural condition: » He lives out in the country somewhere.» Would you prefer to live in the country instead of a town?» Country life isn't always as peaceful as city-dwellers think.» It's often quicker to travel across country and avoid the major roads altogether.Thesaurus+: ↑The countryside• • • Extra Examples:» We would dearly love to sell our flat and move to the country.» Five soldiers died after their bus was ambushed on a country road.» They have a house in the country and a flat in London.» I found not having a car quite a handicap when I was living in the country.» We spent a luxurious weekend at a hotel in the country.Common mistake: country! Warning: Check your spelling!! Country is one of the 50 words most often spelled wrongly by learners.noun [U] (ALSO country and western, ALSO country music) (MUSIC) ► F0 popular music that is based on a type of traditional music from the western and southern US: » the enduring appeal of country and westernThesaurus+: ↑Folk and ethnic musicCommon mistake: country! Warning: Check your spelling!! Country is one of the 50 words most often spelled wrongly by learners.noun [U] (PARTICULAR AREA) ► F0 an area of land considered in relation to a particular feature: » Stratford-upon-Avon is the capital of Shakespeare country.» The empty roads make this area good cycling country.Thesaurus+: ↑Areas of land in general , ↑Space - general wordsCommon mistake: country! Warning: Check your spelling!! Country is one of the 50 words most often spelled wrongly by learners. |
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