| 单词 | country |
| 释义 | noun | adjective countrycountry1 /ˈkʌntri/ ●●● S1 W1 noun (plural countries) 1[countable] an area of land that is controlled by its own government, king, etc. SYN nation: Russia is a big country. He is from a foreign country. We have lived in many different parts of the country. Please write your name, age, and country of origin (=where you were born).across/through a country (=from one side to the other) It took us three days to drive across the country.throughout/across/around a country (=at many places within a country) The new bank has opened branches all across the country.in the country Young people in the country want more freedom. → see also mother countryTHESAURUSnation – a country, its people, and its government: The U.S. is still the most powerful nation in the world.state – a country with a government. Used especially when considering its political and economic structures: Switzerland became an independent state in 1499.power – a country that is very strong and important: Germany is a major industrial power in Europe.land – a distant country or place. Used especially in literature: Lessing’s books describe her many journeys to foreign lands.realm – a country ruled over by a king or queen. Used especially in stories: The king tried to treat all the people in the realm fairly.2the country land that is outside towns and cities, including land used for farming SYN the countryside: I’ve always wanted to live in the country.3the country all the people who live in a particular country: The tragedy shocked the whole country.4[uncountable] country music: I’m a big fan of country.5farm/Amish etc. country an area of land that is appropriate for a particular activity, or where a particular type of people live: We’re now entering wine country. [Origin: 1200–1300 Old French contrée, from Medieval Latin contrata (land) which lies opposite, from Latin contra]COLLOCATIONSadjectives/nouns + countrya foreign country Have you ever worked in a foreign country?a European/African/Asian etc. country The president will be visiting four European countries.a Christian/Muslim/Catholic etc. country England became a Christian country in the seventh century.a democratic/capitalist/communist etc. country The movie looks at life in the former communist countries of Eastern Europe.a free country (=where people’s actions are not too restricted) In a free country, people can practice their religion without fear.your home/native country After five years in the United States, she returned to her home country, Japan.your adopted country (=that you have chosen to live in permanently) She loved France, her adopted country.an occupied country (=controlled by an army from another country) For many years, Egypt was an occupied country.an independent country Americans fought to become an independent country, separate from Great Britain.a developing/underdeveloped country (also Third World country old-fashioned) (=poor and trying to increase industry and trade) Many developing countries receive some foreign aid.a developed/industrialized country (=rich and where most people have a comfortable life) The population is growing at a slow rate in most developed countries.a member country (=belonging to a particular international organization) There were talks between the member countries of NATO.the host country (=where an event is held) What is the host country for the next Olympic Games?verbsrun/govern the country The government has been elected to run the country.rule a country (=have complete control of a country) For a long time the country was ruled by military dictators.lead the country She became the first woman to lead the country.leave the country The journalists were given 24 hours to leave the country.flee the country (=leave it very quickly to avoid trouble) At the outbreak of the war, many people fled the country.serve your country (=do useful and important work for your country) These soldiers have served their country bravely.defend your country The soldiers were ready to defend their country.invade a country The country had been invaded by enemies.divide a country During the Civil War, the country was divided.represent your country Her ambition is to represent her country at the Olympics.betray your country Anyone who revealed the secret information to the enemy would be betraying his country. noun | adjective countrycountry2 adjective [only before noun] 1in or relating to the area outside cities or towns: twisting country roads2relating to country and western music: country music singer Dwight Yoakam |
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