Word · Frequency #10157
shire
（英格兰的）郡
a former administrative district of England, equivalent to a county
- 1.
An administrative area or district in other countries.
其他国家的行政区域或地区。
- 2.
A horse of this breed.
该品种的马。
（英国）大型重挽马；其他国家的行政区域或地区。；该品种的马。
In use
The old manor house is the pride of the shire.
Shire horses are often used in parades because of their impressive size.
Many ancient shires in England have their own distinct traditions.
the shire of [place]
这里 shire 指英格兰的郡，通常与地名连用，如 Yorkshire、Lancashire 等。
The shire of Devon is known for its countryside.
德文郡以其乡村风光而闻名。
a Shire horse
Shire horse 是英国大型挽马品种，首字母通常大写。
A Shire horse can weigh over a ton.
一匹夏尔马可以重达一吨以上。
Common mistakes
I come from York Shire.I come from Yorkshire.
Connections
Collocations
- shire horse
- 夏尔马（一种大型重挽马）
- The shire horse is known for its strength and gentle temperament.夏尔马以其力量和温顺的性格而闻名。
- shire county
- 郡（英格兰的行政区域）
- He lives in a shire county in southern England.他住在英格兰南部的一个郡。
- shire town
- 郡府，郡治
- The shire town is the administrative center of the county.郡府是郡的行政中心。
- the Shires
- （英格兰的）诸郡（尤指中东部诸郡）
- The Shires are often associated with rural life and fox hunting.这些郡常常与乡村生活和猎狐活动联系在一起。
Pop culture & quotes
- The Shire must truly be a great realm, Master Gamgee, where gardeners are held in high honor.
- 夏尔一定是一个伟大的王国，甘姆吉先生，那里的园丁备受尊敬。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
shire 指英格兰的郡或大型重挽马，可联想《魔戒》中霍比特人的家乡夏尔（Shire）。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：British administrative districts、historical geography shire 作“郡”解时，常用于英国历史或行政区划语境，正式与非正式场合均适用；此外也指英国的重挽马品种，但本条目侧重地理含义。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Words ending in '-ire' (fire, hire, tire, wire, mire) rhyme with 'shire' as they share the /aɪə/ sound. However, 'share' looks similar but is pronounced /ʃeər/ and does not rhyme.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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