Word · Frequency #4816
somerset
萨默塞特郡（英格兰西南部一郡）
a county in southwestern England on the Bristol Channel
- 1.
an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
翻筋斗,身体翻滚的动作
- 2.
a county in southwestern England on the Bristol Channel
英格兰西南部布里斯托尔湾的一个郡
翻筋斗,身体翻滚的动作；英格兰西南部布里斯托尔湾的一个郡；有衬垫的马鞍(独腿者乘坐的)
In use
Last summer we spent a week in Somerset, visiting tiny villages and ancient churches.
The farm is located in the heart of Somerset, surrounded by green hills.
She moved to Somerset to be closer to her family.
in Somerset
索姆塞特郡是英格兰西南部的一个郡。
She lives in Somerset.
她住在萨默塞特郡。
a somerset
The disabled rider uses a somerset.
这位残疾骑手使用一种有衬垫的马鞍。
Common mistakes
He performed a somerset.He performed a somersault.
将 'somerset' 误用为 'somersault'（翻筋斗）。'Somerset' 是地名或特殊马鞍，而 'somersault' 才是翻筋斗的动作，需区分拼写和含义。
Connections
Collocations
- Somerset County
- 萨默塞特郡
- Somerset County is famous for its rolling hills and historic villages.萨默塞特郡以其连绵起伏的山丘和历史悠久的村庄而闻名。
- Somerset House
- 萨默塞特宫
- The exhibition at Somerset House attracted many visitors.萨默塞特宫的展览吸引了许多游客。
- Somerset Levels
- 萨默塞特平原
- Birdwatchers often visit the Somerset Levels for rare species.观鸟者经常到萨默塞特平原寻找稀有物种。
- Somerset cider
- 萨默塞特苹果酒
- This pub serves a traditional Somerset cider.这家酒吧提供传统的萨默塞特苹果酒。
Similar spelling
- set
- 设置 · set
Learner notes
Memory Tip
想象‘summer’（夏天）在萨默塞特郡的乡村‘set’（安置）下来，宁静美好。
Context & Register
register: neutral; contexts: [地理名称, 行政区划]; note_zh: 作为英格兰西南部郡名时，通常用于正式场合，属于标准地理名称。
Grammar Note
proper noun
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words share the spelling ending '-set' and are typically pronounced with /sɛt/ (like 'set'). However, 'somerset' has an alternative pronunciation /ˈsʌməsɪt/, which rhymes with words ending in '-it' such as 'comet' and 'summit'. Pay attention to the vowel difference.
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.