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in Britain
表示地理位置。
She lives in Britain.
她住在英国。
英国
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
英国
a monarchy in northwestern Europe that includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland; often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
She lives in Britain.
她住在英国。
西北欧君主制国家,占据大部分不列颠群岛；由英格兰、苏格兰、威尔士和北爱尔兰组成；'大不列颠'常泛指联合王国。
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
Britain is famous for its green countryside and historic castles.
英国以其绿色的乡村和古老的城堡而闻名。
Many international students choose to study in Britain.
许多国际学生选择在英国学习。
I have always wanted to visit Britain to see the royal palaces.
我一直想去英国参观皇家宫殿。
表示地理位置。
She lives in Britain.
她住在英国。
所有格结构，表示英国的某事物。
Britain's economy is recovering.
英国的经济正在复苏。
表示来源或出身。
He is an expert from Britain.
他是一位来自英国的专家。
Not this
He comes from England and speaks Welsh.
Use this
He comes from Britain and speaks Welsh.
威尔士是英国的一部分，不是英格兰的一部分。用Britain表示整个国家。
Not this
The Britain has a long history.
Use this
Britain has a long history.
Britain作为专有名词，前面不加定冠词the。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
大不列颠
Great Britain consists of England, Scotland, and Wales.
大不列颠由英格兰、苏格兰和威尔士组成。
现代英国
Immigration has shaped modern Britain.
移民塑造了现代英国。
英国经济
Britain's economy relies heavily on services.
英国经济严重依赖服务业。
英国的角色
What is Britain's role in the European Union?
英国在欧盟中扮演什么角色？
英国本土
The storm is expected to hit mainland Britain tonight.
预计暴风雨今晚将袭击英国本土。
英国和爱尔兰
Britain and Ireland have close cultural ties.
英国和爱尔兰有密切的文化联系。
我们将在海滩上战斗，我们将在登陆场上战斗，我们将在田野和街道上战斗，我们将在山丘上战斗；我们永不投降。
Churchill's famous speech rallied Britain during its darkest hour.
丘吉尔的著名演讲在至暗时刻鼓舞了英国。
Use Britain naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
Britain 发音类似“不列颠”，即英国。
通常用于正式或非正式场合，指英国这个国家。
专有名词，通常不加冠词
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