Word · Frequency #42709
Formosa
/fɔːrˈmoʊsə/
noun
台湾（旧称）
an island in southeastern Asia off the coast of mainland China, now called Taiwan
Formosa 是台湾的旧称，现在一般用 Taiwan。
- 1.
an island in southeastern Asia 100 miles off the coast of mainland China in the South China Sea
东南亚一个岛屿,位于中国大陆沿海100英里处,南海中
东南亚一个岛屿,位于中国大陆沿海100英里处,南海中；宝岛
In use
Formosa is an island in the South China Sea, about a hundred miles from the Chinese mainland.
The old map labeled Formosa as a separate island in southeastern Asia.
We sailed toward Formosa and reached its coast before sunset.
[formosa] is/was [adjective]
Formosa is beautiful.
宝岛很美丽。
visit [formosa]
‘Formosa’ 是台湾的旧称，现在较少使用。
They plan to visit Formosa next year.
他们计划明年访问宝岛。
the [adjective] island of formosa
The lush island of Formosa amazed the explorers.
郁郁葱葱的宝岛让探险家们惊叹不已。
Common mistakes
The Formosa is known for its natural beauty.Formosa is known for its natural beauty.
Formosa是专有名词，前面通常不加定冠词the。应直接使用Formosa。
I love Formosa tea.I love Formosan tea.
Formosa是名词，修饰名词时应使用其形容词形式Formosan。应改为Formosan tea。
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Learner notes
Grammar Note
专有名词，通常不加冠词，指台湾岛。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.