Word · Frequency #10074
Gibraltar
直布罗陀
a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important as it controls the entrance to the Mediterranean
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location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules
英国殖民地,位于西班牙南端石灰岩海角,战略上控制船只进入地中海；赫拉克勒斯之柱之一
英国殖民地,位于西班牙南端石灰岩海角,战略上控制船只进入地中海；赫拉克勒斯之柱之一
In use
Gibraltar is famous for its strategic location.
Many ships pass through the waters near Gibraltar.
The weather in Gibraltar is usually warm and sunny.
in/at/on Gibraltar
使用介词 in、at、on 表示“在直布罗陀”时的常见搭配，具体选择取决于上下文。
The company is headquartered in Gibraltar.
该公司总部设在直布罗陀。
the [Noun] of Gibraltar
固定短语，如 the Strait of Gibraltar（直布罗陀海峡）、the Rock of Gibraltar（直布罗陀巨岩）。
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
直布罗陀海峡连接大西洋和地中海。
Connections
Collocations
- Rock of Gibraltar
- 直布罗陀巨岩
- The Rock of Gibraltar is a major tourist attraction.直布罗陀巨岩是一个主要旅游景点。
- Strait of Gibraltar
- 直布罗陀海峡
- The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.直布罗陀海峡连接大西洋和地中海。
- Gibraltar Airport
- 直布罗陀机场
- Gibraltar Airport is located near the border with Spain.直布罗陀机场靠近与西班牙的边界。
- Gibraltar pound
- 直布罗陀镑
- The Gibraltar pound is pegged to the British pound sterling.直布罗陀镑与英镑挂钩。
Idioms & figurative uses
- rock of Gibraltar
- 直布罗陀巨岩（比喻坚不可摧的事物）His courage was a rock of Gibraltar.他的勇气像直布罗陀巨岩一样坚不可摧。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
直布罗陀的岩石如狮，守卫地中海大门。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：地理、历史、旅行 直布罗陀作为地名，通常用于地理、历史或旅行语境，属于中性正式用词。
Grammar Note
专有名词，大多数情况下不带冠词。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Genuine rhymes: all words end in /ɔːltɚ/ as in Gibraltar. Note: 'alter' and 'altar' are homophones despite different spellings.
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.