當我們走出家門，便會進入形形色色的「城市與鄉村地點」。本單元匯集了描述聚落、交通設施及自然景觀的GEPT初級詞彙，並加以分類，讓您能更清晰地描繪出地圖上的每一個角落。
聚落與區域 (Settlements & Areas)
country
['kʌntrı]
名詞 (n.)國家, 鄉村
A nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory; or a rural area.
France is a beautiful country.
法國是一個美麗的國家。
He grew up in the country, so he loves nature.
他在鄉村長大，所以他熱愛大自然。
city
['sɪtɪ]
名詞 (n.)城市
A large town.
Taipei is the biggest city in Taiwan.
台北是台灣最大的城市。
Life in the city is very convenient.
城市裡的生活非常便利。
town
[taʊn]
名詞 (n.)城鎮, 鬧區
A built-up area with a name, defined boundaries, and local government, that is larger than a village and generally smaller than a city.
I live in a small town near the mountains.
我住在一個靠近山的小鎮。
Let's go into town to do some shopping.
我們進城裡去逛街吧。
village
['vɪlɪdʒ]
名詞 (n.)村莊
A group of houses and associated buildings, larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town, situated in a rural area.
My grandparents live in a quiet village.
我的祖父母住在一個寧靜的村莊。
The village is located by the river.
那個村莊座落在河邊。
downtown
['daʊn'taʊn]
名詞 (n.)城市商業區, 鬧區
The central part of a city, where the main businesses and shops are.
I work in an office downtown.
我在市中心的辦公室工作。
Let's go downtown for dinner and a movie.
我們去鬧區吃晚餐和看電影吧。
交通設施與道路 (Transportation & Roads)
道路與路徑 (Roads & Paths)
road
[rod]
名詞 (n.)路
A wide way leading from one place to another, especially one with a specially prepared surface which vehicles can use.
Be careful when you cross the road.
你過馬路時要小心。
This road leads to the beach.
這條路通往海灘。
street
[strit]
名詞 (n.)街道
A public road in a city or town, typically with houses and buildings on one or both sides.
My house is on a quiet street.
我的房子在一條安靜的街道上。
There are many shops on this street.
這條街上有很多商店。
highway
['haɪ͵we]
名詞 (n.)高速公路
A main road connecting major towns or cities.
We took the highway to get there faster.
我們走高速公路去那裡比較快。
The speed limit on this highway is 100 km/h.
這條高速公路的速限是每小時一百公里。
sidewalk
['saɪd͵wɔk]
名詞 (n.)人行道
A paved area alongside a street for people to walk on.
You should walk on the sidewalk, not in the street.
你應該走在人行道上，而不是街上。
The cafes have tables and chairs on the sidewalk.
那些咖啡店在人行道上擺了桌椅。
path
[pæθ]
名詞 (n.)路徑
A way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading.
We followed a narrow path through the forest.
我們沿著一條狹窄的路徑穿過森林。
This path leads to the top of the hill.
這條小徑通往山頂。
交通建築 (Structures)
bridge
[brɪdʒ]
名詞 (n.)橋
A structure carrying a road, path, railroad, or canal across a river, ravine, road, railroad, or other obstacle.
We crossed the bridge to get to the other side of the river.
我們過橋來到河的對岸。
The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous landmark.
金門大橋是個有名的地標。
tunnel
['tʌnl]
名詞 (n.)隧道
An artificial underground passage, especially one built through a hill or under a building, road, or river.
The train went through a long, dark tunnel.
火車穿過一個又長又黑的隧道。
Driving through the tunnel can save a lot of time.
開車穿過隧道可以省下很多時間。
overpass
['ovɚ͵pæs]
名詞 (n.)天橋
A bridge by which a road or railroad passes over another.
You can use the overpass to cross the busy road safely.
你可以利用天橋安全地穿越這條繁忙的馬路。
The car is driving under the overpass.
那輛車正從天橋下駛過。
underpass
['ʌndɚ͵pæs]
名詞 (n.)地下道
A road or pedestrian passage passing under another road or a railroad.
The underpass is flooded after the heavy rain.
大雨過後，地下道淹水了。
It is safer to use the underpass to cross the street.
走地下道過馬路比較安全。
鐵路與車站 (Railways & Stations)
railroad
['rel͵rod]
名詞 (n.)鐵路
A track or set of tracks made of steel rails along which passenger and freight trains run.
A train is running on the railroad tracks.
一列火車正在鐵軌上行駛。
The town grew up alongside the railroad.
那座城鎮是沿著鐵路發展起來的。
track
[træk]
名詞 (n.)軌道, 路線
The pair of parallel metal rails on which a train runs.
Do not cross the tracks when the lights are flashing.
號誌燈閃爍時請勿穿越軌道。
Which track does the train to Taipei leave from?
往台北的火車從哪個軌道出發？
platform
['plæt͵fɔrm]
名詞 (n.)月台
A raised level surface at a railroad station, from which passengers can board a train.
The train for London will depart from Platform 3.
往倫敦的火車將從第三月台出發。
Please wait behind the yellow line on the platform.
請在月台的黃線後方候車。
airport
['ɛr͵port]
名詞 (n.)機場
A complex of runways and buildings for the takeoff, landing, and maintenance of civil aircraft, with facilities for passengers.
We need to be at the airport two hours before our flight.
我們必須在班機起飛前兩小時抵達機場。
I'll meet you at the airport arrival hall.
我會在機場入境大廳跟你碰面。
subway
['sʌb͵we]
名詞 (n.)地下鐵
An underground electric railway.
Taking the subway is a fast way to get around the city.
搭地鐵是在城市裡移動的快速方式。
The subway station is just a short walk from here.
地鐵站離這裡只要走一小段路。
自然地貌 (Natural Landscapes)
地形 (Landforms)
land
[lænd]
名詞 (n.)土地
The part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water.
The farmer bought a piece of land to grow vegetables.
那位農夫買了一塊土地來種蔬菜。
After a week at sea, they were happy to see land.
在海上待了一週後，他們很高興看到陸地。
mountain
['maʊntn]
名詞 (n.)山
A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level.
We are going to climb that mountain this weekend.
我們這週末要去爬那座山。
The top of the mountain is covered with snow.
山頂被雪覆蓋著。
hill
[hɪl]
名詞 (n.)山丘
A naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain.
Their house is on top of a hill.
他們的房子在一個山丘頂上。
It's a pleasant walk up the hill.
走上這個山丘是趟愉快的步行。
valley
['vælɪ]
名詞 (n.)山谷
A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it.
The small village is located in a beautiful valley.
那個小村莊坐落於一個美麗的山谷中。
A river runs through the valley.
一條河流穿過山谷。
plain
[plen]
名詞 (n.)平原
A large area of flat land with few trees.
Many crops are grown on the vast plain.
廣大的平原上種植了許多作物。
Buffalo used to roam the great plains.
水牛曾經漫步在大平原上。
island
['aɪlənd]
名詞 (n.)島嶼
A piece of land completely surrounded by water.
Taiwan is a beautiful island.
台灣是個美麗的島嶼。
They spent their vacation on a tropical island.
他們在一個熱帶島嶼上度過了他們的假期。
forest
['fɔrɪst]
名詞 (n.)森林
A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.
Many animals live in the forest.
許多動物住在森林裡。
We went for a walk in the forest.
我們去森林裡散步。
field
[fild]
名詞 (n.)原野, 田地
An area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture, typically bounded by hedges or fences.
The cows are grazing in the field.
牛正在田野裡吃草。
The baseball field is wet after the rain.
雨後棒球場是濕的。
水域景觀 (Water Bodies)
sea
[si]
名詞 (n.)海
The expanse of salt water that surrounds the earth's landmasses and covers more than two-thirds of the earth's surface.
The fisherman sailed his boat out to sea.
漁夫將他的船駛向大海。
We can hear the sound of the sea from our hotel room.
我們可以從我們的旅館房間聽到海的聲音。
coast
[kost]
名詞 (n.)海岸
The part of the land adjoining or near the sea.
We drove along the coast.
我們沿著海岸開車。
The east coast of Taiwan is very beautiful.
台灣的東部海岸非常美麗。
shore
[ʃor]
名詞 (n.)岸邊
The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or wide river.
The children are playing on the shore.
孩子們正在岸邊玩耍。
We walked along the lake shore.
我們沿著湖邊散步。
beach
[bitʃ]
名詞 (n.)海灘
A pebbly or sandy shore, especially by the ocean between high- and low-water marks.
Let's go to the beach and build a sandcastle.
我們去海灘蓋一座沙堡吧。
She likes to sunbathe on the beach.
她喜歡在海灘上做日光浴。
river
['rɪvə]
名詞 (n.)河流
A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream.
Many fish live in this river.
很多魚住在這條河裡。
The city was built on the banks of a river.
這座城市建於一條河的兩岸。
lake
[lek]
名詞 (n.)湖
A large body of water surrounded by land.
We went boating on the lake.
我們去湖上划船。
The surface of the lake is calm.
湖面很平靜。
pond
[pɑnd]
名詞 (n.)池塘
A small body of still water formed naturally or by hollowing or embanking.
There are some ducks swimming in the pond.
池塘裡有一些鴨子在游泳。
He has a small fish pond in his garden.
他的花園裡有個小魚池。
特定地點 (Specific Spots)
square
[skwɛr]
名詞 (n.)廣場
An open, typically four-sided, area surrounded by buildings in a town, or a similarly shaped space in a building.
People like to gather in the town square.
人們喜歡聚集在鎮上的廣場。
There is a large fountain in the middle of the square.
廣場中央有一個大噴泉。
corner
['kɔrnə]
名詞 (n.)角落, 轉角
A place or angle where two or more sides or edges meet.
The coffee shop is on the corner of the street.
咖啡店在街道的轉角處。
He sat in a quiet corner of the library.
他坐在圖書館一個安靜的角落。
castle
['kæsl]
名詞 (n.)城堡
A large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and often a moat.
The prince and princess lived in a beautiful castle.
王子與公主住在一座美麗的城堡裡。
We visited an old castle in Europe.
我們在歐洲參觀了一座古老的城堡。
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