单词 | nation |
释义 | nation nation /ˈneɪ.ʃən/ noun B2 [C] a country, especially when thought of as a large group of people living in one area with their own government, language, traditions, etc.: » All the nations of the world will be represented at the conference.» The Germans, as a nation, are often thought to be well organized.» Practically the whole nation watched the ceremony on television.Thesaurus+: ↑Country and nation , ↑Continents and regions of the world , ↑Country namesF0 [S] a large group of people of the same race who share the same language, traditions, and history, but who might not all live in one area: » the Navajo nationThesaurus+: ↑Race and ethnicity , ↑Racial issuesWord partners for nation• a ♯developing/♯independent/♯industrialized/♯powerful nation• ♯govern/♯lead a nation• ♯across the nationWord Builder:–Nouns: nation, national, multinational, nationalism, nationalist, nationality, nationalization–Adjectives: national, international, multinational, nationalistic–Verbs: nationalize–Adverbs: nationally, internationallyCollocations:–Types-lu. an African/Arab/Asian/Baltic/European/Third World/Western nation» Heads of African nations met for talks.-lu. an island nation» They inhabit the island nation of Madagascar.-lu. the host nation» They hope to be the host nation for the next competition.–Adjectives-lu. a great/poor/powerful nation» Poor nations are being crippled by debt.-lu. a small nation» Tomorrow is election day in the small nation of Andorra.-lu. the entire/whole nation» The whole nation is in mourning for these girls.-lu. a rogue nation» Rogue nations are undermining efforts to stamp out ivory poaching.-lu. a civilized/developing/emerging/industrial/industrialized nation» Many industrialized nations were hit by recession.-lu. an independent nation» Rising ethnic tensions could ruin the prospects of this newly independent nation.–Nouns-lu. the rest of the nation» Unlike the rest of the nation, they were hoping for rain.-lu. a nation state» We want a European union where nation states feel comfortable with their own identities.–Verbs-lu. unite the nation» The nation is united in grief at her death.-lu. govern/lead a nation» We need a strong man or woman to govern the nation.–Prepositions-lu. across/around/in the nation» Across the nation, flags are flying at half mast.• • • Extra Examples:» The debate about food safety has engaged the whole nation.» They contacted party members from across the nation to ask for their support.» It is hoped that these measures will push the nation towards recovery.» The former president still holds a place in the nation's affections.» Many nations have imposed sanctions on the country because of its attacks on its own people. |
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