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japan

UK //dʒəˈpæn//US //dʒəˈpæn//

词源

源自汉语“日本”(Rìběn),通过葡萄牙语传入欧洲语言,原意为“太阳的起源”。

noun

❶ 指东亚国家日本,由多个岛屿组成,以其独特文化、科技和美食闻名。

“Japan is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring.”

(日本以春季的樱花闻名。)

“I plan to visit Japan next year to experience its culture.”

(我计划明年去日本体验当地文化。)

同义词:Nippon, Land of the Rising Sun

verb

❶ 指在物体表面涂上漆或类似材料,使其光滑且有光泽,常用于工艺品制作。

“The craftsman japanned the wooden box to give it a glossy finish.”

(工匠给木盒上漆,使其表面光滑有光泽。)

“This technique of japanning was popular in the 18th century.”

(这种上漆工艺在18世纪很流行。)

同义词:varnish, lacquer, glaze

常见短语

Made in Japan — 指产品在日本制造,常用于商品标签,表示其产地。

“This camera is made in Japan and known for its quality.”

(这台相机产自日本,以质量著称。)