
好词典

源自中古荷兰语 'Hollant',意为 'wooded land'(林地),后演变为指代荷兰地区。
❶ 荷兰的旧称,指代荷兰这个国家或地区,常用于历史或文学语境中。
“Holland was known for its windmills and tulips.”
(荷兰以其风车和郁金香闻名。)
“Many artists from Holland became famous worldwide.”
(许多来自荷兰的艺术家在全球闻名。)
Holland tunnel — 指连接纽约和新泽西的著名隧道,以荷兰移民工程师的名字命名。
“The Holland Tunnel is one of the busiest in New York.”
(荷兰隧道是纽约最繁忙的隧道之一。)