Britain
/ˈbrɪtən/
CEFR level A1Topic TravelWord #767 in the learning path
英国；大不列颠
Definitions
n. the United Kingdom, or the island containing England, Scotland and Wales
英国；大不列颠
Example
My cousin moved to Britain to study nursing.
我的表亲搬到英国学习护理。
Britain has invested in offshore wind farms to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels for electricity generation.
英国投资建设海上风电场，以减少发电对化石燃料的依赖。
Collocations
- across Britain
- modern Britain
- Great Britain
Word family
- British (adj.)
- Briton (n.)
Usage tip
Britain常指英国；Great Britain不包括北爱尔兰。
FAQ
- What does Britain mean?
- the United Kingdom, or the island containing England, Scotland and Wales
- How is Britain pronounced?
- UK /ˈbrɪtən/, US /ˈbrɪtən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
