Region Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

region

noun

快速理解

What does "Region" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Region"?

指一個範圍明確的區域,可以是地理上的、行政上的,或是抽象概念上的。

  1. 1

    地理區域

    EN: a large area of land, often with distinct characteristics

    翻譯: 一個廣大的地理區域,通常具有鮮明的特徵

  2. 2

    行政區劃

    EN: an administrative division within a country

    翻譯: 一個國家內部的行政劃分區域

  3. 3

    身體部位

    EN: a part of the body

    翻譯: 身體的某個部位

  4. 4

    抽象範圍

    EN: a field of activity or interest

    翻譯: 活動或興趣的領域、範圍

小提醒:注意:在英文中,'region' 通常指較大或較廣的區域,比 'area' 更正式,範圍也可能更不明確。

發音(How to Pronounce "Region" in English

How to pronounce "Region" in English?"Region" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Region" from YouTube Videos

UK tells Israel not to retaliate as France set to recognise Palestinian state | BBC News

BBC News

She said that the government was committed to a two-state solution in the region.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Region"?How does "Region" change by context?

1. a large area of land, usually without exact borders, that is different from other areas in some way

一個通常沒有明確邊界,但在某些方面與其他地區不同的大片土地

The wine from this region is famous worldwide.

這個地區的葡萄酒聞名世界。

They traveled through a mountainous region in the north.

他們穿越了北方一個多山的地區。

2. a particular part of a country or the world

一個國家或世界的特定部分

The government plans to invest more in the coastal regions.

政府計劃在沿海地區投入更多資金。

This plant is native to tropical regions of Asia.

這種植物原產於亞洲的熱帶地區。

3. a particular area of the body

身體的特定部位

The patient felt a sharp pain in the abdominal region.

病人在腹部區域感到劇烈疼痛。

The rash has spread to the upper region of his back.

皮疹已經擴散到他背部的上半區域。

4. a field of activity or interest

活動或興趣的領域

His research is in the region of theoretical physics.

他的研究屬於理論物理學的領域。

The discussion moved into the region of philosophy.

討論進入了哲學的領域。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Region"?How to make natural sentences with "Region"?
PatternMeaningExample
in the + region在…區域內The factory is located in the northern region. (這座工廠位於北部區域。)
region + of + [place name]…的地區This is a fertile region of the country. (這是該國一個肥沃的地區。)
the + [adjective] + region…的地區They explored the mountainous region. (他們探索了山區。)
from the region of + [place]來自…地區Wine from the region of Bordeaux is famous. (來自波爾多地區的葡萄酒很有名。)
a region known for + noun一個以…聞名的地區Tuscany is a region known for its art and cuisine. (托斯卡納是一個以其藝術和美食聞名的地區。)

用法說明

How is "Region" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Region"?

region 與 area 的區別

  • region 通常指較大、有明確地理或行政界線的區域,常與國家、氣候、地形等特徵相關。
  • area 的用法更廣泛,可指任何大小、有特定用途或特徵的範圍,如房間的某個部分、城市的一個區、或某個研究領域。
  • region 聽起來更正式、更具體,而 area 則更通用、更靈活。
  • 在許多情況下,兩者可以互換,但 region 更強調其作為一個整體單元的特性。 EN: The winery is located in the Bordeaux region of France. 翻譯: 這座酒莊位於法國的波爾多產區。

EN:Please clean the dining area before you leave.

翻譯:離開前請把用餐區清理乾淨。

EN:This plant species is native to tropical regions.

翻譯:這種植物原產於熱帶地區。

EN:There's a problem in the network area behind the server rack.

翻譯:伺服器機櫃後方的網路區域有問題。

總結建議

談及較大、有明確地理或行政劃分的區域時用 region,指一般性、功能性或較小範圍的區域時則用 area

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Region" and similar words?How to choose "Region" vs alternatives?

region vs area

「region」通常指具有特定地理、政治或文化特徵的較大區域,邊界可能較模糊或由自然特徵界定;「area」則泛指任何範圍或空間,用法更廣泛、中性,大小不拘。

region vs zone

「region」強調自然或人文形成的整體區域;「zone」則通常指為特定目的(如管制、功能)劃分的帶狀或環狀範圍,界線更明確。

region vs district

「region」範圍通常較大,可能包含多個「districts」;「district」指行政或功能上明確劃分的小區域,如城市內的區或特定功能區。

口語用法

How is "Region" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Region"?

引述

在口語中,當引述或提及一個先前討論過或眾所周知的地區時,常用 "the region" 來指代。 EN: We're planning a trip to the south. The region is known for its hot springs. 翻譯: 我們計劃去南部旅行。那個區域以溫泉聞名。

EN:He did a lot of business in Southeast Asia. The region has huge growth potential.

翻譯:他在東南亞做了很多生意。那個地區有巨大的成長潛力。

語氣強調

在非正式對話中,有時會用 "the whole region" 或 "this region" 來加強語氣,強調範圍或獨特性。 EN: The storm knocked out power to the whole region. 翻譯: 暴風雨導致整個區域停電。

EN:This region produces the best tea in the country.

翻譯:這個地區出產全國最好的茶葉。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,"in the region of..." 或 "that region" 有時會被用作填充詞,使說話更流暢。 EN: The cost will be, in the region of, maybe fifty thousand dollars. 翻譯: 成本大概在,嗯,五萬美元左右。

EN:We're looking at places in, you know, that region near the mountains.

翻譯:我們正在看,你知道的,靠近山區那一帶的地方。

注意:在正式寫作中(如報告、論文),應避免使用上述口語中的停頓填充用法,並使用更精確的地理術語或具體名稱來替代模糊的 "the region" 指代,以確保嚴謹性。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Region"?What fixed phrases with "Region" should I remember?

in the region

prepositional phrase

在該地區

region of

noun + of + [place/type]

…的地區

border region

noun + noun

邊境地區

remote region

adjective + noun

偏遠地區

autonomous region

adjective + noun

自治區

region-specific

noun + adjective

地區特定的

throughout the region

adverbial phrase

遍及整個地區

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Region"?Which "Region" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×He traveled to region.

He traveled to a/the region.

作為可數名詞,'region' 通常需要冠詞 (a/an/the) 或所有格代名詞 (my, this, etc.) 來修飾,除非是固定搭配或專有名詞。

×The government will develop the economic region of the city.

The government will develop the economic area of the city.

'Region' 通常指較大、有明確地理或行政界線的區域(如國家內的行政區、氣候區)。'Area' 則更通用,可指任何大小、具體或抽象的範圍。在談論城市內較小的特定部分時,'area' 更為自然。

×Different regions have different customs and traditions.

Different regions have different customs and traditions.

此處 'regions' 使用正確。常見錯誤是在泛指時誤用單數。當指多個不同的地理或行政區域時,應使用複數形式 'regions'。

×There are many volcanoes on the Pacific region.

There are many volcanoes in the Pacific region.

描述位於某個區域『內部』時,應使用介系詞 'in'。'On' 通常用於指在表面之上,或用於像『島嶼』這類地理特徵。

×The software is popular in many region.

The software is popular in many regions.

'Region' 是可數名詞。在 'many', 'several', 'few', 'these', 'those' 等詞之後,必須使用複數形式 'regions'。

×This is a famous tour region.

This is a famous tourist region.

中文常說『旅遊區』,但英文中 'tour' 是動詞或名詞(指一趟旅行),不直接用作形容詞修飾 'region'。正確的搭配是 'tourist region' 或 'tourist area'。其他常見正確搭配如 'wine region', 'border region', 'autonomous region'。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Region"?What are tense/participle forms of "Region"?