Word · Frequency #26565
Polynesian
波利尼西亚的
of or relating to Polynesia or its people or culture
- 1.
Of, from, or pertaining to Polynesia.
属于、来自或关于波利尼西亚的。
属于、来自或关于波利尼西亚的。；波利尼西亚人的
In use
The Polynesian islands are famous for their beautiful beaches and rich traditions.
She is learning a Polynesian language to connect with her heritage.
Many Polynesians have a deep connection to the ocean and navigation.
Polynesian + noun
Polynesian 作形容词时通常放在名词前，且首字母大写。
The museum has a large Polynesian art collection.
这家博物馆有大量波利尼西亚艺术藏品。
be Polynesian
作表语时说明主语属于波利尼西亚文化或特征。
These patterns are distinctly Polynesian.
这些图案明显是波利尼西亚风格的。
a Polynesian
作名词指单个波利尼西亚人，复数形式为 Polynesians。
My neighbor is a Polynesian from Tonga.
我的邻居是一位来自汤加的波利尼西亚人。
Polynesians
Polynesians are known for their navigation skills.
波利尼西亚人以航海技术闻名。
Common mistakes
There are many Polynesian in New Zealand.There are many Polynesians in New Zealand.
Polynesian 作名词表示“波利尼西亚人”时是可数名词，与 many 连用必须用复数 Polynesians；中文名词没有单复数变化，容易漏掉 -s。
I want to visit Polynesian next year.I want to visit Polynesia next year.
Polynesian 是形容词或指人的名词，而“波利尼西亚”这个地名是 Polynesia，作 visit 的宾语要用表示地点的名词形式。
I enjoy polynesian culture.I enjoy Polynesian culture.
Polynesian 由专有地名 Polynesia 派生，作定语时首字母须大写；英语中民族、语言、国籍形容词都要大写，中文没有这个规则。
Connections
Collocations
- Polynesian culture
- 波利尼西亚文化
- She studies Polynesian culture at university.她在大学研究波利尼西亚文化。
- Polynesian language
- 波利尼西亚语
- Tahitian is a Polynesian language.塔希提语是一种波利尼西亚语。
- Polynesian island
- 波利尼西亚岛屿
- Bora Bora is one of the most famous Polynesian islands.波拉波拉岛是最著名的波利尼西亚岛屿之一。
- Polynesian people
- 波利尼西亚人
- The Polynesian people have a rich oral tradition.波利尼西亚人拥有丰富的口头传统。
- Polynesian navigation
- 波利尼西亚航海术
- Polynesian navigation relied on stars and ocean swells.波利尼西亚航海术依靠星星和海洋涌浪。
- Polynesian tattoo
Learner notes
Memory Tip
想象戴着花环的波利尼西亚人划着独木舟，穿梭在太平洋的众多岛屿之间。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：地理与民族介绍、文化讨论 该词为中性用语，表示波利尼西亚人或与其相关的文化/地理属性；通常用于地理、民族或文化介绍，正式与非正式语境均比较常见。
Pronunciation & Spelling
None of these words is an exact rhyme with the target's given /ˌpɒliˈniːʒiən/. Indonesian, Austronesian, Micronesian, and Melanesian share the very close /-niːʒən/ ending but omit the extra /i/ before the final /ən/ in the supplied transcription. Malaysian is a spelling lookalike with a different vowel, /-eɪʒən/. Cohesion matches the /hiːʒən/ part but has its stress earlier.
Learn the forms together
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Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.