Word · Frequency #22934
Caucasus
高加索山脉
Caucasus Mountains
- 1.
the mountain range in Caucasia between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea that forms part of the traditional border between Europe and Asia
位于黑海和里海之间的高加索山脉,构成欧洲和亚洲传统边界的一部分
- 2.
a large region between the Black and Caspian seas that contains the Caucasus Mountains; oil is its major resource
黑海与里海间的大区域,含高加索山脉,主要资源为石油
位于黑海和里海之间的高加索山脉,构成欧洲和亚洲传统边界的一部分;黑海与里海间的大区域,含高加索山脉,主要资源为石油
In use
Last summer we hiked in the Caucasus, and the views were unforgettable.
The Caucasus stretches between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.
Many climbers travel to the Caucasus to challenge themselves on its high peaks.
the Caucasus + [singular verb]
指这条山脉时通常带定冠词 the,谓语动词用单数。
The Caucasus forms part of the traditional border between Europe and Asia.
高加索山脉构成了欧洲与亚洲之间传统边界的一部分。
in the Caucasus
in the Caucasus 是常见的地点状语搭配,注意不要漏掉 the。
They spent the summer hiking in the Caucasus.
他们夏天在高加索山脉徒步旅行。
Common mistakes
Connections
Collocations
- the Caucasus Mountains
- 高加索山脉
- The Caucasus Mountains stretch between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.高加索山脉延伸于黑海和里海之间。
- the Caucasus region
- 高加索地区
- The Caucasus region is known for its diverse languages and cultures.高加索地区以其多样的语言和文化而闻名。
- the North Caucasus
- 北高加索
- The North Caucasus is part of Russia.北高加索是俄罗斯的一部分。
- the South Caucasus
- 南高加索
- The South Caucasus includes Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.南高加索包括格鲁吉亚、亚美尼亚和阿塞拜疆。
- the Greater Caucasus
- 大高加索山脉
- The Greater Caucasus runs from west to east.大高加索山脉自西向东延伸。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
caucasus 高加索山脉,联想‘高山上加一条索道’。
Context & Register
语域:neutral 常见场景:地理、历史、旅游 该词为专有名词,指高加索山脉,多用于地理、历史或旅游语境,正式和日常语境中均可使用,没有明显的口语或俚语色彩。
Pronunciation & Spelling
没有常见单词与 /ˈkɔkəsəs/ 完全押韵。开头相似的词有 caucus /ˈkɔkəs/ 和 cautious /ˈkɔʃəs/,但结尾不同;拼写相似的 Pegasus /ˈpɛɡəsəs/ 首音节元音不同,Caucasian /kɔˈkeɪʒən/ 重音和元音都不同,均不押韵。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.