Word · Frequency #3077
Durham
达勒姆（美国北卡罗来纳州城市，杜克大学所在地）
核心释义
a city in north central North Carolina, site of Duke University
- 1.
一种短角牛品种,原产于英格兰达勒姆郡,以产肉性能优良著称。
One of a breed of short-horned cattle, originating in the county of Durham, England, and noted for their beef-producing quality.
短角肉牛；一种短角牛品种,原产于英格兰达勒姆郡,以产肉性能优良著称。；达勒姆郡(英格兰郡名)
用法In use
Farmers in the nineteenth century often raised Durhams for both milk and beef.
用法提示：这里 Durham 是名词的复数形式 Durhams，指多只达勒姆牛。
Our neighbor bought a Durham from the livestock market last spring.
用法提示：a Durham 表示一头达勒姆牛，说明 Durham 是可数名词。
The Durham is known for its strong body and gentle temperament.
用法提示：the Durham 用单数形式指整个品种，作主语。
in/at Durham
达勒姆可指英格兰郡名或美国城市。
He lives in Durham.
他住在达勒姆。
Durham [noun]
Durham在此为形容词性用法，指短角肉牛品种。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- Durham Cathedral
- 达勒姆大教堂
- Durham Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site.达勒姆大教堂是联合国教科文组织世界遗产地。
- Durham University
- 杜伦大学
- She is a student at Durham University.她是杜伦大学的学生。
- Durham County
- 达勒姆郡
- Durham County is located in North East England.达勒姆郡位于英格兰东北部。
- Durham Bulls
- 达勒姆公牛队
- The Durham Bulls are a minor league baseball team.达勒姆公牛队是一支小联盟棒球队。
- Durham cattle
- 短角肉牛
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
Durham=达勒姆郡+达勒姆市+短角牛，联想“杜伦牛”记住三种含义。
语境与语域Context & Register
通常用于地理名称（郡或城市）和畜牧品种，多用于正式或专业语境。
语法说明Grammar Note
作地名时专有名词不可数；作牛种时可数，但较少见。通常首字母大写。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
These words share the spelling ending '-ham' but differ in pronunciation. 'Durham' is pronounced /ˈdəːrəm/ with a stressed /ɜːr/ sound; none of these pattern words have exactly the same stressed vowel and following sounds, so they do not rhyme with durham.
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