| 单词 | geographical point |
| 释义 | geographical point (once / 108435 pages) n WORD FAMILY geographical point: geographical points USAGE EXAMPLESWe have a map, physical evidence, showing every geographical point of impact — and that is concrete.” New York Times(Sep 03, 2013) Professor Nordenskjöld may be congratulated on having performed the most intrepid and daring feat of the present century, speaking in a geographical point of view. Whymper, Frederick, The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adve...(2012) She was not even smiling at his arrogant ignorance; she was merely explaining one geographical point and another of general information. Hornung, Ernest W., The Thousandth Woman(2011) n a point on the surface of the Earth Syn|Exp|Hypo|Hyper geographic point American Stock Exchange a stock exchange in New York Boursethe stock exchange in Paris Charlestown Navy Yardthe navy yard in Boston where the frigate `Constitution' is anchored New York Stock Exchangea stock exchange in New York North Polethe northernmost point of the Earth's axis South Polethe southernmost point of the Earth's axis Durazzoport city in western Albania on the Adriatic Algerian capitalan ancient port on the Mediterranean; the capital and largest city of Algeria Annabaa port city of northeastern Algeria near the Tunisian border Orana port city in northwestern Algeria and the country's 2nd largest city Angolan capitalport city on Atlantic coast; the capital and largest city of Angola Lobitoa seaport on the Atlantic coast of Angola Bahia Blancaa port city in eastern Argentina to the southwest of Buenos Aires on an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean capital of Argentinacapital and largest city of Argentina; located in eastern Argentina near Uruguay; Argentina's chief port and industrial and cultural center Varnaa port city in northeastern Bulgaria on the Black Sea Mawlamyinea port city of southern Myanmar on the Gulf of Martaban Antofagastaa port city on the Pacific in northern Chile Valparaisothe chief port and second largest city of Chile; located on a wide harbor in central Chile Guangzhoua city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port Dairena port and shipbuilding center in northeastern China on the Liaodong Peninsula; now a part of Luda Port Arthura major port city in northeastern China on the Liaodong Peninsula; now a part of Luda Shanghaithe largest city of China; located in the east on the Pacific; one of the largest ports in the world Hong Kongformerly a Crown Colony on the coast of southern China in Guangdong province; leased by China to Britain in 1842 and returned in 1997; one of the world's leading commercial centers Barranquillaa port city of northern Colombia near the Caribbean on the Magdalena River Cartagenaa port city in northwestern Colombia on the Caribbean Aspinwalla port city at the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal Acapulco de Juareza port and fashionable resort city on the Pacific coast of southern Mexico; known for beaches and water sports (including cliff diving) Mazatlana port city in western Mexico on the Pacific Ocean; tourist center Tampicoa port city in eastern Mexico Veracruza major Mexican port on the Gulf of Mexico in the state of Veracruz Santiago de Cubaa port city in southeastern Cuba; industrial center Montego Bayport and resort city in northwestern Jamaica capital of Barbadoscapital of Barbados; a port city on the southwestern coast of Barbados Cotonouchief port of Benin on the Bight of Benin Aarhusport city of Denmark in eastern Jutland Aalborga city and port in northern Jutland capital of Djiboutiport city on the Gulf of Aden; the capital and largest city of Djibouti capital of Norwaythe capital and largest city of Norway; the country's main port; located at the head of a fjord on Norway's southern coast Bergena port city in southwestern Norway Stavangera port city in southwestern Norway; center for shipbuilding industry Trondheima port in central Norway on Trondheim Fjord Malmoa port in southern Sweden Gothenburga port in southwestern Sweden; second largest city in Sweden Bremerhavena port city in northwestern Germany at the mouth of the Weser River on the North Sea; has a deep natural harbor and is an important shipping center Hamburga port city in northern Germany on the Elbe River that was founded by Charlemagne in the 9th century and is today the largest port in Germany; in 1241 it formed an alliance with Lubeck that became the basis for the Hanseatic League Hannovera port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League Massawaa port town in Eritrea on an inlet of the Red Sea capital of Finlandthe capital and largest city of Finland; located in southern Finland; a major port and commercial and cultural center Maarianhaminaa town that is the chief port of the Aland islands Korinthosthe modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens Patraia port city in western Greece in the northwestern Peloponnese on an inlet of the Ionian Sea; was a major trade center from the 5th century BC to the 3rd century BC; commercial importance revived during the Middle Ages Thessalonicaa port city in northeastern Greece on an inlet of the Aegean Sea; second largest city of Greece Acchoa town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean Caesareaan ancient seaport in northwestern Israel; an important Roman city in ancient Palestine Haifaa major port in northwestern Israel Jaffaa port in western Israel on the Mediterranean; incorporated into Tel Aviv in 1950 Naplesa port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region Messinaa port city in northeastern Sicily on the Strait of Messina Brindisia port city in southeastern Apulia in Italy; a center for the Crusades in the Middle Ages La Speziaa port city in Liguria on an arm of the Ligurian Sea; a major seaport and year-round resort Palermothe capital of Sicily; located in northwestern Sicily; an important port for 3000 years Dubrovnika port city in southwestern Croatia on the Adriatic; a popular tourist center Victoriacapital of the Canadian province of British Columbia on Vancouver Island Vancouvera port city in southwestern British Columbia on an arm of the Pacific Ocean opposite Vancouver Island; Canada's chief Pacific port and third largest city Saint Johna port in eastern Canada; the largest city in New Brunswick Saint John'sa port and provincial capital of Newfoundland Hamiltona port city in southeastern Ontario at the western end of Lake Ontario Thunder Baya port city in Ontario on Lake Superior Hobarta port and state capital of Tasmania Chittagonga port city and industrial center in southeastern Bangladesh on the Bay of Bengal Antwerpena busy port and financial center in northern Belgium on the Scheldt river; it has long been a center for the diamond industry and the first stock exchange was opened there in 1460 Ghentport city in northwestern Belgium and industrial center; famous for cloth industry St. Mary of Bethlehemport city in northern Brazil in the Amazon delta; main port and commercial center for the Amazon River basin Natala port city in northeastern Brazil Pernambucoa port city of northeastern Brazil on the Atlantic Santosa port city in southwestern Brazil on an offshore island near Sao Paulo Kingston-upon Hulla large fishing port in northeastern England Liverpoola large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports Bristolan industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon Newcastle-upon-Tynea port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression `carry coals to Newcastle' meaning to do something unnecessary) Portsmoutha port city in southern England on the English Channel; Britain's major naval base Sunderlanda port and industrial city in northeastern England capital of Irelandcapital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic Corka port city in southern Ireland Galwaya port city in western Ireland on Galway Bay Limerickport city in southwestern Ireland Waterforda port city in southern Ireland; famous for glass industry Ayra port in southwestern Scotland Glasgowlargest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world Newporta port city in southeastern Wales Swanseaa port city in southern Wales on an inlet of the Bristol Channel El Iskandriyahthe chief port of Egypt; located on the western edge of the Nile delta on the Mediterranean Sea; founded by Alexander the Great; the capital of ancient Egypt Egyptian capitalthe capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa; a major port just to the south of the Nile delta; formerly the home of the Pharaohs Samaranga port city is southern Indonesia; located in northern Java Abadana port city in southwestern Iran Basiathe second largest city in Iraq; an oil port in southern Iraq Osakaport city on southern Honshu on Osaka Bay; a commercial and industrial center of Japan Yokohamaport city on southeastern Honshu in central Japan Kobea port city in Japan on Osaka Bay in southern Honshu; was damaged by an earthquake in 1995 Hiroshimaa port city on the southwestern coast of Honshu in Japan; on August 6, 1945 Hiroshima was almost completely destroyed by the first atomic bomb dropped on a populated area Nagasakia city in southern Japan on Kyushu; a leading port and shipbuilding center; on August 9, 1945 Nagasaki became the second populated area to receive an atomic bomb Kisumua port city in western Kenya on the northeastern shore of Lake Victoria; fishing and trading center Mombasaa port city in southern Kenya on a coral island in a bay of the Indian Ocean Bordeauxa port city in southwestern France; a major center of the wine trade Bresta port city in northwestern France (in Brittany); the chief naval station of France Calaisa town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England; in 1347 it was captured by the English king Edward III after a long siege and remained in English hands until it was recaptured by the French king Henry II in 1558 Cannesa port and resort city on the French Riviera; site of an annual film festival Cherbourga port town in northwestern France on the English Channel; site of a naval base Dunkerquea seaport in northern France on the North Sea; scene of the evacuation of British forces in 1940 during World War II Le Havrea port city in northern France on the English Channel at the mouth of the Seine Marseillesa port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean Nantesa port city in western France on the Loire estuary Toulona port city and naval base in southeastern France on the Mediterranean coast capital of Gambiaa port city and capital of Gambia capital of Guineaa port and the capital of Guinea Georgetownport city and the capital and largest city of Guyana capital of Icelandthe capital and chief port of Iceland on the southwestern coast of Iceland; buildings are heated by natural hot water Chemulpoa port city in western South Korea on the Yellow Sea Pusana city in southeastern South Korea on the Korean Strait; the chief port and second largest city Tarabulus Ash-Shama port city and commercial center in northwestern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea Tyrea port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks capital of Liberiathe capital and chief port and largest city of Liberia Benghaziport in northern Libya on the Gulf of Sidra; formerly a joint capital of Libya with Tripoli Port Louiscapital and chief port of Mauritius; located on the northwestern coast of the island Casablancaa port on the Atlantic and the largest city of Morocco Beiraa port city in eastern Mozambique on the Mozambique Channel Aucklandthe largest city and principal port of New Zealand Lagoschief port and economic center of Nigeria; located in southwestern Nigeria on the Gulf of Guinea; former capital of Nigeria capital of Omana port on the Gulf of Oman and capital of the sultanate of Oman capital of Paraguaythe capital and chief port of Paraguay Danziga port city of northern Poland near the mouth of the Vistula River on a gulf of the Baltic Sea; a member of the Hanseatic League in the 14th century capital of Portugalcapital and largest city and economic and cultural center of Portugal; a major port in western Portugal on Tagus River where it broadens and empties into the Atlantic Oportoport city in northwest Portugal; noted for port wine Setubala port city on the Atlantic coast of Portugal to the southeast of Lisbon capital of Qatarthe capital and chief port of Qatar Castriesa port on the island of Saint Lucia; capital and largest city of Saint Lucia Pango Pangoa port in American Samoa Jed'dahport city in western Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea; near Mecca capital of Senegalthe capital and chief port and largest city of Senegal capital of Seychellesport city and the capital of Seychelles capital of Sierra Leoneport city and the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone capital of Somaliathe capital and largest city of Somalia; a port on the Indian Ocean Cape Townport city in southwestern South Africa; the seat of the legislative branch of the government of South Africa Durbana port city in eastern South Africa on the Indian Ocean; resort and industrial center Murmanska port city in northwestern Russia on the Kola Peninsula; the largest city to the north of the Arctic Circle; an important supply line to Russia in World War I and World War II Rostov na Donua seaport on the Don River near the Sea of Azov in the European part of Russia capital of Estoniaa port city on the Gulf of Finland that is the capital and largest city of Estonia capital of Latviaa port city on the Gulf of Riga that is the capital and largest city of Latvia; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League Dneprodzerzhinskport city and industrial center in east central Ukraine on the Dnieper River Odessaa port city of south central Ukraine on an arm of the Black Sea capital of Azerbaijana port city on the Caspian Sea that is the capital of Azerbaijan and an important center for oil production Barcelonaa city in northeastern Spain on the Mediterranean; 2nd largest Spanish city and the largest port and commercial center; has been a center for radical political beliefs Cadizan ancient port city in southwestern Spain Cartagenaa port in southeastern Spain on the Mediterranean Malagaa port city and resort in Andalusia in southern Spain on the Mediterranean Sevillaa city in southwestern Spain; a major port and cultural center; the capital of bullfighting in Spain Port Sudanport city in Sudan on the Red Sea capital of Surinamethe capital and largest city and major port of Surinam Al Ladhiqiyaha seaport on the western coast of Syria capital of Tanzaniathe capital and largest port city of Tanzania on the Indian Ocean Tangaa port city in northeastern Tanzania on the Indian Ocean capital of Thailandthe capital and largest city and chief port of Thailand; a leading city in southeastern Asia; noted for Buddhist architecture capital of Tunisiathe capital and principal port of Tunisia Soussea port city in eastern Tunisia on the Mediterranean Antalyaa port city in southwestern Turkey on the Gulf of Antalya Smyrnaa port city in western Turkey Dubaiport city in the United Arab Emirates on the Persian Gulf Mobilea port in southwestern Alabama on Mobile Bay Valdeza port on Alaska's southern coast from which oil is shipped to markets around the world Nogalesa town in Arizona on the Mexican border opposite Nogales, Mexico City of the Angelsa city in southern California; motion picture capital of the world; most populous city of California and second largest in the United States Oaklanda city in western California on San Francisco Bay opposite San Francisco; primarily and industrial urban center San Diegoa picturesque city of southern California on San Diego Bay near the Mexican border; site of an important naval base San Franciscoa port in western California near the Golden Gate that is one of the major industrial and transportation centers; it has one of the world's finest harbors; site of the Golden Gate Bridge Bridgeporta port in southwestern Connecticut on Long Island Sound JacksonvilleFlorida's largest city; a port and important commercial center in northeastern Florida Miamia city and resort in southeastern Florida on Biscayne Bay; the best known city in Florida; a haven for retirees and a refuge for Cubans fleeing Castro Panama Citya resort and fishing town on the Gulf of Mexico in northwest Florida Tampaa resort city in western Florida; located on Tampa Bay on the Gulf of Mexico Brunswicka town in southeast Georgia near the Atlantic coast; a port of entry Columbusa city in western Georgia on the Chattahoochee River; industrial center Savannaha port in eastern Georgia near the mouth of the Savannah river capital of Hawaiithe capital and largest city of Hawaii; located on a large bay on the island of Oahu Pearl Harbora harbor on Oahu to the west of Honolulu; location of a United States naval base that was attacked by the Japanese on 7 Dec 1941 Windy Citylargest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan Garya city in northwest Indiana on Lake Michigan; steel production New Orleansa port and largest city in Louisiana; located in southeastern Louisiana near the mouth of the Mississippi river; a major center for offshore drilling for oil in the Gulf of Mexico; jazz originated here among black musicians in the late 19th century; Mardi Gras is celebrated here each year Baltimorethe largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center Boston Harborthe seaport at Boston Alpenaa town in northern Michigan on an arm of Lake Huron Motor Citythe largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor Houghtona town in northwest Michigan on the Upper Peninsula Saginawa town in east central Michigan on an arm of Lake Huron Dulutha city in northeast Minnesota on Lake Superior Gateway to the Westthe largest city in Missouri; a busy river port on the Mississippi River near its confluence with the Missouri River; was an important staging area for wagon trains westward in the 19th century Portsmoutha port town in southeastern New Hampshire on the Atlantic Ocean Greater New Yorkthe largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center Portlandfreshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains Eriea port city on Lake Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania Charlestona port city in southeastern South Carolina Brownsvillea city in southern Texas on the Rio Grande near its mouth into the Gulf of Mexico; has a channel that accommodates oceangoing ships Houstonthe largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Laredoa city in southern Texas on the Rio Grande Newport Newsa port city in southeastern Virginia at the mouth of the James River off Hampton Roads; large shipyards Norfolkport city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy Portsmoutha port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards Aberdeena town in western Washington Bellinghama town in northwestern Washington on a bay near the Canadian border Seattlea major port of entry and the largest city in Washington; located in west central Washington on the protected waters of Puget Sound with the snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Range and Mount Ranier visible to the south and east; an aerospace and computer center; site of the University of Washington Ciudad Bolivara port in eastern Venezuela on the Orinoco river Cumanaa port city in northeastern Venezuela on the Caribbean Sea; founded in 1523, it is the oldest European settlement in South America Maracaiboa port city in northwestern Venezuela; a major oil center Haiphonga port city in northern Vietnam; industrial center Adenan important port of Yemen; located on the Gulf of Aden; its strategic location has made it a major trading center of southern Arabia since ancient times Al-Hudaydahan important port in Yemen on the Red Sea Al-Mukallaa port in southern Yemen on the Gulf of Aden to the east of Aden work, workplace a place where work is done addressthe place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with confluence, meetinga place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers) epicenter, epicentrethe point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake magnetic poleeither of two points where the lines of force of the Earth's magnetic field are vertical poleone of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface porta place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country bakehouse, bakery, bakeshopa workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold beehiveany workplace where people are very busy brokerage, brokerage houseplace where a broker conducts his business central, exchange, telephone exchangea workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication colliery, pita workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it creamerya workplace where dairy products (butter and cheese etc.) are produced or sold drill siteworkplace that is the site of a drill hole exchangea workplace for buying and selling; open only to members farmworkplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit fishery, piscarya workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold fish farma workplace (usually a pond) where fish are raised for food forge, smithya workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering gasworksthe workplace where coal gas is manufactured glassworksa workplace where glass is made ironworksthe workplace where iron is smelted or where iron goods are made joba workplace; as in the expression "on the job"; lab, laboratory, research lab, research laboratory, science lab, science laboratorya workplace for the conduct of scientific research laundryworkplace where clothes are washed and ironed locationa workplace away from a studio at which some or all of a movie may be made lumberyarda workplace where lumber is stocked for sale oyster bank, oyster bed, oyster parka workplace where oysters are bred and grown proving grounda workplace for testing new equipment or ideas rope yard, ropewalkworkplace consisting of a long narrow path or shed where rope is made roundhouseworkplace consisting of a circular building for repairing locomotives shipyarda workplace where ships are built or repaired shop floorworkplace consisting of the part of a factory housing the machines studioworkplace for the teaching or practice of an art studioworkplace consisting of a room or building where movies or television shows or radio programs are produced and recorded tanneryworkplace where skins and hides are tanned test beda place equipped with instruments for testing (e.g. engines or machinery or computer programs etc.) under working conditions waterworksworkplace where water is stored and purified and distributed for a community shop, workshopsmall workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done mailing addressthe address where a person or organization can be communicated with street addressthe address where a person or organization can be found abode, residenceany address at which you dwell more than temporarily business addressthe address at which a business is located entrepot, transshipment centera port where merchandise can be imported and then exported without paying import duties free porta port open on equal terms to all commercial vessels home portthe port from which a ship originates of where it is registered outporta subsidiary port built in deeper water than the original port (but usually farther from the center of trade) point of entry, port of entrya port in the United States where customs officials are stationed to oversee the entry and exit of people and merchandise harbor, harbour, haven, seaporta sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo treaty porta port in China or Korea or Japan that once was open to foreign trade on the basis of a trading treaty point the precise location of something; a spatially limited location |
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