| 单词 | chateau |
| 释义 | chateau (once / 1064 pages) n A chateau is a French country house. Chateaus are large and luxurious. This is one of many English words that come straight from another language: in this case, French. A chateau is a house—or castle—in the country that’s the opposite of a shack. A chateau is a big home for wealthy folks. A poor farmer could never afford a chateau, but a wealthy businessman might have several. However, like a farm, a chateau is in the country. Chateaus are associated with wine; many wines are named after nearby chateaus. WORD FAMILYchateau: chateaus, chateaux USAGE EXAMPLESWe go down to the cellars under the chateau. Slate(Nov 28, 2016) Married with five children, he lives in a 12th-century chateau 150 miles outside Paris. Washington Post(Nov 22, 2016) Fillon lives in a 12th century chateau with his Welsh wife, Penelope, and their five children, in a village in north-west France. Time(Nov 21, 2016) n an impressive country house (or castle) in France Hyper country house a house (usually large and impressive) on an estate in the country |
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