Word · Frequency #4177
Mexico
墨西哥
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
- 1.
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
位于北美南部的一个共和国；1810年从西班牙独立
位于北美南部的一个共和国；1810年从西班牙独立
In use
My dream is to explore the ancient Mayan pyramids in Mexico.
Mexico is famous for its colorful festivals and traditional music.
The climate in Mexico varies from tropical to desert regions.
in Mexico
表示地理位置，用介词 in。
He lives in Mexico.
他住在墨西哥。
from Mexico
表示来源或国籍，用介词 from。
She is from Mexico.
她来自墨西哥。
Mexico is + adj/noun
用于描述墨西哥的特征。
Mexico is a beautiful country.
墨西哥是一个美丽的国家。
Common mistakes
Mexico food is delicious.Mexican food is delicious.
错误原因：将名词“Mexico”直接用作形容词。在英语中，表示国家相关的事物时，需使用形容词形式“Mexican”。中文里“墨西哥”可作定语，但英语需形容词化。
We arrived to Mexico yesterday.We arrived in Mexico yesterday.
错误原因：动词“arrive”表示到达国家时，介词应用“in”，而非“to”。“arrive in”用于大地方。中文“到达”无此区分，易导致误用。
The Mexico is a beautiful country.Mexico is a beautiful country.
错误原因：大多数国家名称前不加定冠词“the”。中文无冠词，学习者易错误添加。除非国名含“共和国”等，否则不加“the”。
Connections
Collocations
- Mexico City
- 墨西哥城
- Mexico City is one of the largest cities in the world.墨西哥城是世界上最大的城市之一。
- Gulf of Mexico
- 墨西哥湾
- The Gulf of Mexico is known for its rich marine life.墨西哥湾以其丰富的海洋生物而闻名。
- border with Mexico
- 与墨西哥的边境
- The U.S. border with Mexico is thousands of miles long.美国与墨西哥的边境有数千英里长。
- Mexico's economy
- 墨西哥的经济
- Mexico's economy is heavily dependent on manufacturing and exports.墨西哥的经济严重依赖制造业和出口。
Pop culture & quotes
- From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli
- 源自美国海军陆战队队歌，'蒙特祖玛的大厅'指墨西哥城，暗示美墨战争期间的海军陆战队行动。In the Marine Corps Hymn, 'Mexico' is referenced indirectly through 'the Halls of Montezuma'.
Learner notes
Memory Tip
Mexico的发音'me-xi-co'近似'墨西歌'，即中文译名'墨西哥'的谐音，可帮助记忆。
Context & Register
[object Object]
Grammar Note
Proper noun, always capitalized.
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.