有时作“祖国”解,带有感情色彩。如:After many years abroad,he wanted to return to his country.在国外呆了多年后,他想回到自己的祖国。 Some parts of this country (land) are much warmer than others.该国某些地区的气候较其他地区温暖得多。 ◇ nation意为“民族;国家”,侧重指人民;国民;民族。如: The whole nation was in deep sorrow at this news.听到这一噩耗,全国人民悲痛万分。 注意:在国际交往等正式场合,nation语体庄重,比country常用。如: the United Nations (UN) 联合国 the law of nations 国际公法 a most favored nation 最惠国 Trade between nations is much better than war.国与国之间进行贸易往来比兵戎相见好得多。 ◇ state意为“国家;政府”,侧重指政权;政体。如: In our country, railways are state-owned. 在我国铁路为国家所有。 ◇ land意为“国土;国家”,带有感情色彩,多用于文学作品中。如: This is my native land.I’ll defend it with my life! 这是我的祖国,我要用自己的生命保卫她! |