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bund

UK /bʌnd/US /bʌnd/

词源

源自德语 'Bund',意为'联盟'或'堤岸',后进入英语特指亚洲城市的滨水区域。

noun

❶ 指沿河或沿海修建的堤岸或码头,常见于亚洲城市,特指上海外滩这样的滨水区域。

“We took a stroll along the Bund in Shanghai.”

(我们在上海外滩散步。)

“The Bund offers a great view of the city skyline.”

(外滩可以欣赏到城市天际线的美景。)

❶ 在德语中,指联盟或协会,通常用于政治或经济组织的名称。

“He joined the local trade bund.”

(他加入了当地的贸易联盟。)

“The bund was formed to protect workers' rights.”

(该联盟是为了保护工人权利而成立的。)

同义词:embankment, quay, association, league

常见短语

the Bund — 特指上海外滩,是上海著名的滨江景观带,以其历史建筑和夜景闻名。

“Visiting the Bund is a must when you're in Shanghai.”

(来上海一定要去外滩看看。)