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belize
UK /bəˈliːz/US /bəˈliːz/
词源
The name 'Belize' is believed to derive from the Mayan word 'belix' or 'belikin', meaning 'muddy water', possibly referring to the Belize River.
noun
❶ 伯利兹，中美洲国家，位于墨西哥和危地马拉之间，以加勒比海沿岸的珊瑚礁和热带雨林闻名。
“Belize is known for its stunning barrier reef, the second largest in the world.”
（伯利兹以其壮观的大堡礁闻名，这是世界上第二大堡礁。）
“Many tourists visit Belize to explore its ancient Mayan ruins.”
（许多游客前往伯利兹探索其古老的玛雅遗址。）
同义词:British Honduras (historical name)
常见短语
Belize City — 伯利兹城，伯利兹最大的城市和主要港口，曾是首都。
“Belize City is the cultural and economic hub of the country.”
（伯利兹城是该国的文化和经济中心。）
Belize dollar — 伯利兹元，伯利兹的官方货币，缩写为BZD。
“The exchange rate is two Belize dollars to one US dollar.”
（汇率是两伯利兹元兑一美元。）