Dictionary entry
flint river
位于美国佐治亚州西部的一条河流，大致向南流，在佛罗里达州边界与查塔胡奇河汇合形成阿巴拉契科拉河
a river in western Georgia that flows generally south to join the Chattahoochee River at the Florida border where they form the Apalachicola River
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a river in western Georgia that flows generally south to join the Chattahoochee River at the Florida border where they form the Apalachicola River
In use
The Flint River runs through several counties in Georgia.
Many people enjoy kayaking on the Flint River during the summer.
The Flint River is a major tributary of the Apalachicola River.
the Flint River
河流名称前通常加定冠词 'the'。
The Flint River is a river in Georgia.
弗林特河是佐治亚州的一条河流。
along the Flint River
They built a dam along the Flint River.
他们沿着弗林特河修建了一座大坝。
the Flint River + verb (e.g., flows)
此结构用于描述河流的流向或特征。
The Flint River flows southward.
弗林特河向南流。
Common mistakes
Flint River is an important waterway in Georgia.The Flint River is an important waterway in Georgia.
河流名称'Flint River'作为专有名词，在英语中通常需要加定冠词'the'，因为特指某条河流。中文没有冠词概念，所以学习者容易遗漏。
He lives in the Flint River.He lives on the Flint River.
表示生活在河流沿岸，英语用介词'on'，而不用'in'（'in'表示在河水内部）。中文用'在...里'既可表示内部也可表示沿岸，导致介词误用。
Connections
Confusing words
- flint
- 燧石 · Flint River 是专有名词，特指乔治亚州的一条河流；flint 是普通名词，指一种坚硬的石头。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
该名词为专有名词，通常与定冠词连用，如“the Flint River”。
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